Strategic Procurement and Vendor Relations Specialist

US Lawns; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Eye Insurance

Paid Holidays

Sick/Personal Days

Vacation Time

401 (k)

Job summary

Champion Container Corp is a growing distributor of industrial packaging supplies, seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant to join the purchasing department. Ideal candidates have purchasing experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication for vendor and internal team interactions.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30pm. Champion Container offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with a professional environment and opportunities for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Must have purchasing experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Professional demeanor and reliability are required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process paperwork for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Heavy computer work and follow up with vendors.
• Interact with multiple warehouses.
• Support purchasing staff.
• Ensure paperwork is processed correctly and efficiently.
• Forecast demand and assure material supplies meet needs.
• Submit purchase orders and handle payments.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Analyze and enter price changes in the system.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all products.
• Assist in daily cycle counts and inventory verification.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Professional demeanor

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Reliability

Multitasking

Job description

Champion Container Corp is a growing distributor of industrial packaging supplies, seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant to join the purchasing department. Ideal candidates have purchasing experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication for vendor and internal team interactions.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30pm. Champion Container offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with a professional environment and opportunities for growth within the team.