Strategic Buyer & Inventory Optimizer

Mac Papers, Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mac Papers + Packaging in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Buyer responsible for accurate and timely PO placement to support inventory service levels, supplier requirements, and business needs.

The Buyer executes daily buying activities for assigned suppliers, items, or categories, reviews outputs, lead times, minimums, and item requirements to determine appropriate purchasing action. This role requires 2+ years in procurement and strong Excel/ERP skills, with fluent English for business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing is required; experience in a distribution or logistics environment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, contract terms, and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, industry trends, and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English, for safe and effective performance of the job and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders accurately and on time for assigned suppliers, items, or categories.
• Execute buying activity based on approved buying direction, system outputs, supplier constraints, and business needs.
• Ensure order quantities, supplier minimums, lead times, and business requirements are considered during PO execution.
• Build or adjust orders as needed to meet supplier PO minimums while avoiding unnecessary purchasing.
• Identify PO placement issues that require review, approval, or escalation.
• Follow processes for special buy circumstances including seasonal, one-time buys, dual source buying and kitting, where applicable.
• Work with category management and supply chain analytics to ensure new items are placed on a first PO and integrated into the standard buying process.
• Monitor assigned critical alerts and take appropriate buying action to help mitigate potential stock-outs.
• Escalate inventory risks when purchasing action alone will not resolve the issue.
• Follow up on open buying tasks to ensure inventory needs are addressed timely.
• Communicate resolution options and/or additional service level concerns to the Buying Group Manager and appropriate stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Mac Papers + Packaging in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Buyer responsible for accurate and timely PO placement to support inventory service levels, supplier requirements, and business needs.

The Buyer executes daily buying activities for assigned suppliers, items, or categories, reviews outputs, lead times, minimums, and item requirements to determine appropriate purchasing action. This role requires 2+ years in procurement and strong Excel/ERP skills, with fluent English for business operations.