Strategic Procurement Buyer

Mac Papers and Packaging; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mac Papers + Packaging is seeking a Buyer to manage daily purchasing activities across assigned suppliers and items to maintain inventory service levels. You will review outputs, lead times, and supplier constraints to determine action and escalate risks as needed.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, communication, and adherence to defined buying processes, with opportunities to support seasonal and special buys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing.
• 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.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders accurately and on time for assigned suppliers, items, or categories.
• Execute buying activity based on approved 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.

Skills

PO management

English communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Mac Papers + Packaging is seeking a Buyer to manage daily purchasing activities across assigned suppliers and items to maintain inventory service levels. You will review outputs, lead times, and supplier constraints to determine action and escalate risks as needed.

The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, communication, and adherence to defined buying processes, with opportunities to support seasonal and special buys.