Jr. Buyer

Sealed Air Corporation; Ayer, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Ayer, MA is seeking a Jr. Buyer to manage day-to-day purchasing and support demand planning within our manufacturing facility.

You will create and track purchase orders, maintain supplier relationships, and monitor material availability to minimize disruptions. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in purchasing or supply chain, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems like SAP, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required; experience may substitute.
• 1–3 years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or related field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Visual, or similar).
• Experience in manufacturing environments a plus.

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.
• Coordinate supplier returns, non-conformance reports, and RMAs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Company Description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

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)

Additional Information

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

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.