Senior Buyer, Rigid Plastic - Packaging & Supplier Strategy

Lactalis American Group; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We support insurance costs Significifc

We contribute generously to retirement

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis American Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Buyer, Rigid Plastic to lead packaging sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate agreements that ensure supply continuity.

You will collaborate with Plant Operations, Packaging Development, Marketing and Finance to align procurement with company goals, drive cost reductions, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years in purchasing, preferably packaging experience with food manufacturing company.
• Supplier Management (Procurement Cost Management, Procurement Negotiation strategy/ tools, Procurement Budgeting and controlling)

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid proposals, negotiate all pricing contracts, analyze responses and execute final contracts with suppliers.
• Communicate changes in purchasing policies, commercial agreements and procedures including recommended ordering patterns.
• Review, approve and issue supplier pricing grids.
• Assist plant replenishes at all plant locations with issues relating to supply.
• Develop supplier relationships to optimize quality and performance, including continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop and execute procedures to consolidate purchases and maximize volume discounts.
• Complete monthly savings tracking reporting for savings and negotiation.
• Assist manager with development of annual saving target.
• Source and qualify suppliers with QA and Packaging Development, including site visits.
• Maintain detailed supplier information for evaluating new and existing suppliers.
• Analyze market and delivery conditions for present/future material availability and pricing.
• Collaborate with corporate purchasing to achieve goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Budgeting

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply Chain/Procurement degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Lactalis American Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Buyer, Rigid Plastic to lead packaging sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate agreements that ensure supply continuity.

You will collaborate with Plant Operations, Packaging Development, Marketing and Finance to align procurement with company goals, drive cost reductions, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across North America.