Strategic Purchasing Manager - Manufacturing Ops

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA); Gladstone (AL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Vacation Time – 3 weeks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Gladstone, VA seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement and stores, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships across a heavy industrial setting. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing purchasing, strong project management, and the ability to drive cost savings while ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the capacity to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 7 years of purchasing experience.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to assess business needs and make solid recommendations regarding timelines, suppliers, contractors, and costs.
• Experience bidding and contracting material and service purchases.
• Heavy industrial experience required, pulp and paper, chemicals, continuous around the clock, 24/7 operations.
• Supplier sourcing and vendor analysis experience must include bidding/evaluation/agreement construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer systems including Word, Excel, Outlook, and AS400 and purchasing software.
• Must be able to travel as necessary and possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and inventory management functions including development of short and long-term strategies for purchase and control of material and services.
• Lead negotiation on contracts and capital purchases.
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and maintain supplier relationships.
• Support Corporate contract system ensuring mill’s compliance with mandatory contracts.
• Manage mill’s leasing program in coordination with Corporate Procurement, Engineering, and mill departments.
• Serve as local liaison with Mill Energy Engineer for electricity and natural gas procurement.
• Oversee daily operations of the Purchasing Department.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Reading technical documents

Staying calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

AS400

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) in Gladstone, VA seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement and stores, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships across a heavy industrial setting. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing purchasing, strong project management, and the ability to drive cost savings while ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the capacity to