Strategic Parts Buyer | MRO, SAP, Lean Ops

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is seeking a procurement specialist to manage MRO supplies, parts, tooling and services. You will work with SAP, Ariba and Smartsheet to control pricing, terms and delivery while maintaining inventory levels for critical spares and equipment.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, engineering and operations to ensure material availability for shutdowns and repairs, plus drive cost reductions and process improvements in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Must be able to function with minimal supervision.
• Experience with SAP PM / PROCUREMENT, Smartsheet and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Procure and manage MRO supplies, replacement parts, tooling, equipment and external services.
• Maintain optimal min/max inventory and assist in cycle counts/audits.
• Evaluate supplier performance and resolve discrepancies and RMAs.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering and Operations for material availability during shutdowns and repairs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive standardization and supplier consolidation.
• Maintain accurate purchase documentation and enforce procurement controls.

Skills

Task and time management

Interpersonal skills and customerfocus

Organizational skills with attention

Written and oral communication

Math skills

Ability to work with minimal-supervis

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Tools

SAP PM / PROCUREMENT

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is seeking a procurement specialist to manage MRO supplies, parts, tooling and services. You will work with SAP, Ariba and Smartsheet to control pricing, terms and delivery while maintaining inventory levels for critical spares and equipment.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, engineering and operations to ensure material availability for shutdowns and repairs, plus drive cost reductions and process improvements in a regulated environment.