Logistics & Purchasing Lead: Strategy & Negotiation

Packaging Corporation of America; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a procurement professional in Jackson, Alabama to review requisitions, obtain quotations, analyze proposals, and negotiate with vendors. You will select vendors, develop blanket orders, and contracts while monitoring vendor quality and inventory levels.

The role requires a BS degree in business, engineering, or supply management and at least five years in purchasing or a related field, with strong communication and organizational skills, and

Qualifications

• BS degree in business, engineering, or supply management related major.
• Five years’ experience in purchasing or related field; strong negotiation skills.
• Good communication and organizational abilities; ability to plan and execute.

Responsibilities

• Review and process requisitions and obtain quotations.
• Conduct analysis of proposals and negotiations with vendors.
• Select vendors and develop blanket orders and contracts.
• Monitor vendor total quality and determine appropriate inventories.
• Reconcile related Accounts Payable issues and manage chemical orders as needed.

Education

BS degree in business, engineering, or supply management related major

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a procurement professional in Jackson, Alabama to review requisitions, obtain quotations, analyze proposals, and negotiate with vendors. You will select vendors, develop blanket orders, and contracts while monitoring vendor quality and inventory levels.

The role requires a BS degree in business, engineering, or supply management and at least five years in purchasing or a related field, with strong communication and organizational skills, and