Strategic Purchasing Specialist — Packaging & Materials

Astrix; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 44,083 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Weekly pay

401k and PTO after 6 months

Great benefit package upon conversion

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in St. Louis, MO to manage packaging and raw materials procurement. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in food or pharmaceuticals, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. Your role involves supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and ensuring operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and a contract-to-permanent position are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years of purchasing experience preferably in Food/Pharmaceutical backgrounds.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for managing purchasing operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of packaging and raw materials to support production schedules.
• Evaluate and maintain supplier relationships for optimizing cost and quality.
• Conduct strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, and implement cost-saving measures.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP/MRP system experience

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, or related

Job description

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in St. Louis, MO to manage packaging and raw materials procurement. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of purchasing experience, preferably in food or pharmaceuticals, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. Your role involves supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and ensuring operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and a contract-to-permanent position are offered.