Purchasing Agent: Strategic Buyer for Manufacturing

Packaging Corporation of America; Gladstone (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Gladstone, VA mill. The role focuses on purchasing materials, equipment, and services at the lowest total cost while maintaining quality and service standards.

You will review requisitions, quotes, and proposals, negotiate with suppliers, and manage multiple procurement projects to support continuous mill operations. Strong negotiation, project management, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• At least 5 years in industrial/manufacturing procurement.
• Strong negotiation and vendor analysis skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and purchasing software.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, equipment, supplies and services at the lowest cost with quality.
• Review requisitions, quotes, and proposals; negotiate with vendors.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize resources for maximum return.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct annual reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor analysis

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

AS 400

Purchasing software

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Gladstone, VA mill. The role focuses on purchasing materials, equipment, and services at the lowest total cost while maintaining quality and service standards.

You will review requisitions, quotes, and proposals, negotiate with suppliers, and manage multiple procurement projects to support continuous mill operations. Strong negotiation, project management, and MS Office skills are essential.