Senior Packaging Procurement Strategist

Talentify

South Elgin (IL)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Buyer for our South Elgin, IL facility. This role balances tactical purchasing with strategic sourcing, overseeing about $20M in annual packaging spend and collaborating with suppliers to optimize costs and supply reliability.

The ideal candidate will have strong MRP planning experience and ERP systems know-how (SAP preferred), Excel prowess, and a track record of negotiating favorable contracts while improving supplier performance across multi-site

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
Experience managing strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical purchasing activities.
Strong understanding of MRP planning and inventory management.
Experience working within ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Supplier management and vendor relationship experience.
Contract and price negotiation experience with strong analytical skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies across packaging categories.
Lead supplier selection processes and RFP development.
Identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
Conduct supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
Create and maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Evaluate market conditions, pricing trends, and sourcing opportunities.
Manage approximately $20M in annual packaging spend.
Execute purchase orders and ensure uninterrupted material supply.
Support MRP planning and inventory management activities.
Monitor inventory levels and align purchasing decisions with business demand.
Manage supplier communication regarding orders, delivery schedules, and performance.
Generate and communicate daily outage and supply risk reports.
Resolve supply chain disruptions and material shortages.
Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders on packaging development initiatives.
Support product launches through sourcing, testing, validation, and pricing activities.
Coordinate packaging specifications and supplier requirements.
Ensure successful implementation of new materials and packaging solutions.
RFP development and execution.
Supplier scorecard and supplier performance management.
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
Cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.