Procurement Specialist (Buyer I)

Ranpak-Corp.-; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranpak is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee the procurement of parts, equipment, systems, and services, ensuring alignment with company goals, timelines, and budgets while upholding high quality standards. This role emphasizes an operational focus with customer service, strategic planning for growth, and day-to-day procure-to-pay activities.

The position involves managing supplier relationships, tracking performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement across procurement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment, 5 years preferred.
• MRP experience, SAP preferred
• Bachelor’s degree; or one to two year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy-Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strategic thinking and decision-making

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of parts, equipment, systems, and services for the organization.
• Manage transactional activities related to quotation, purchase, and delivery of assigned goods/services.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
• Continually improve data accuracy and system integrity.
• Monitor and drive cost reductions across procurement activities without compromising quality.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, stock levels, and timely deliveries of products and parts to avoid production delays.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal customers to identify needs and improvement opportunities.
• Work with various departments to support projects and new product introductions.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MRP experience

SAP

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Strategic thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Related experience / training

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of parts, equipment, systems, and services for the organization. This position ensures that all purchases are aligned with company goals, project timelines, and budgets, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. This role has an operational focus with an emphasis on customer service, strategic planning for business growth expectations, and day-to-day procure to pay processes.

• Procurement
• Manages procurement of assigned goods/commodities in agreement with company policies and objectives
• Manages transactional activities related to the quotation, purchase, and delivery of assigned goods/services
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy and completeness
• Continually works to improve data accuracy and system integrity
• Monitors and drives cost reductions across procurement activities without compromising quality. Ensures value-for-money for all purchases.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, stock levels, and timely deliveries of products and parts to avoid production delays

• Manages supplier relationships, analyzes performance, and provides feedback
• Tracks and analyzes metrics to develop and implement improvement plans
• Actively pursues supply-base rationalization
• Manages issue resolution regarding defective material returns, corrective action requests, and invoicing

Other

• Builds and maintains relationships with internal customers to identify and address needs and develop improvement opportunities
• Works with various departments to support projects and new product introductions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment, 5 years preferred
• MRP experience, SAP preferred
• Bachelor’s degree; or one to two year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy-Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strategic thinking and decision-making

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Office Setting

• Choice of sitting or standing or alternating between them (stand-up desk optional)
• Keyboarding/typing on a computer for extended periods of time
• Moderate noise, i.e., phones, printer, light foot traffic
• Medium noise, i.e., manufacturing facility with machinery operating on factory floor with heavy traffic

Ranpak is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. Ranpak does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Ranpak makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, we invite you to read our Code of Ethics .

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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