Category Sourcing Specialist

Shorr Packaging Corp.; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

401K plan plus matching

Competitive base compensation plus targeted bonus

Job summary

A leading packaging company based in the United States seeks a Category Sourcing Specialist to manage sourcing and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in sourcing or purchasing, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Compensation is targeted between $65,000 and $75,000 plus a potential bonus, and no work authorization sponsorship will be provided. This full-time position offers an engaging employee-owner culture, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sourcing, purchasing or inventory-related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier and product relationships including financials and negotiations.
• Quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs.
• Maintain integrity of item database information.
• Conduct annual business reviews with suppliers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Overview

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging. The Category Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for managing and sourcing of assigned categories to include both current and new product and suppliers. This position will also be responsible for managing all the vendors’ activities with Shorr including margin improvement, payment terms and rebate programs as well as operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of product & supplier management including financials, relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure including ability to effectively run RFQs/RFPs
• Ability to quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs
• Manages the integrity of all item database information for both initial setup and maintenance
• Manages detailed projects in assigned categories within the organization
• Becomes an authority within product categories and offers information and light training to other individuals
• Process annual business reviews with top assigned suppliers to include rebate contracts, payment terms and partnership.
• Hold current and new Suppliers accountable to Shorr’s Supplier Compliance Guide.
• Support the Procurement Operations Team for item content.
• Work with Inventory Team on proper inventory buying parameters settings and reorder points.
• Working within Salesforce software environment sourcing, quoting and processing quotes
• Ownership of Shorr’s private label program on items that fall within assigned categories
• Product expert for assigned product categories and market conditions.
• Some travel is necessary – 20% of time
• Full involvement of Shorr’s return procedures

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 plus years of sourcing, purchasing or inventory related experience
• Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills to include multitasking
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Targeted Compensation

The targeted compensation for this position is between $65 - $75K base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate.

Work Authorization

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

• Build Wealth: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Explore Shorr Benefits
• Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan
• 401K plan plus matching
• Team based Employee Owner company culture

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

EEO Statement

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.