Junior Buyer - Fast-Paced Procurement & Inventory

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

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.