Jr. Buyer

Sealed Air; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Ayer, MA is seeking a Jr. Buyer to manage day-to-day purchasing, demand planning, and inventory activities in an onsite manufacturing facility. You will partner with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability and minimize disruptions.

Ideal candidate has 1-3 years in purchasing or supply chain, degree or equivalent, and experience with ERP/MRP systems; strong Excel and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in purchasing/procurement.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Visual.
• Familiarity with BOMs, routing, and manufacturing drawings advantageous.
• Proficient in Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, equipment, and components from approved suppliers.
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders for timely delivery.
• Build supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Plan material requirements and manage inventory using ERP system.
• Identify supply chain risks and assist with mitigation.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, quality, and finance teams.
• Track open orders, expedite shipments, and reconcile invoices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate returns and RMAs.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP/MRP experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Visual

Job description

Job Description

Sealed Air is seeking a Jr. Buyer in our Ayer, MA manufacturing facility. This position manages day-to-day purchasing activities while contributing to demand planning, inventory management, and supplier performance initiatives. The Junior Buyer partners closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to maintain material availability, minimize supply chain disruptions, and support continuous business growth.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional with experience in purchasing, procurement, materials planning, or supply chain operations who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, equipment, and components from approved suppliers.
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance.
• Plan material requirements and manage inventory levels using an ERP system.
• Assist with identifying potential supply chain risks.
• Partner with planning and cross-functional teams to support operational requirements.
• Monitor open purchase orders, expedite shipments when necessary, and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Provide supplier performance feedback to extended team and management.
• Support continuous and process improvement initiatives.
• Resolve purchase order discrepancies, receiving issues, and invoice reconciliation.
• Coordinate supplier returns, non-conformance reports, and return material authorizations (RMAs).
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree required (will consider experience in lieu of degree).
• 1 - 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or a related field.
• Experience in industrial equipment, metal fabrication, machining, or machine assembly manufacturing environments a plus.
• Knowledge of inventory and material requirements planning.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Visual, or similar systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change processes a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequent use of computers and ERP systems.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing equipment, noise, and warehouse operations.
• Must comply with all safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production areas.
• Work onsite during core business hours, 5 days per week (M-F).

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.