Purchasing Agent

5 days ago

International Falls, United States Packaging Corporation of America Full time

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People •Customers •Trust

We are seeking applicants for a Purchasing Agent in our International Falls, Minnesota Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Principle Responsibilities:

  • Procure materials and/or services for mill or area of mill.
  • Manage insurance system to protect the legal interests of the company
  • Manage vendor base (add/changes/deletes, pre-qualification, evaluations, reviews, visits, negotiations, quotes, rate schedules, and contracts).
  • Manage the problem solving of vendor invoices and receiving issues (including match discrepancy report, over 90-day receivers, invoice problem list, and closing of purchase orders)
  • Complete monthly audit requirements
  • Ensure the timely expediting and receipt of purchase orders
  • Complete special projects as assigned
  • Develop and execute contracts
  • Manage Mill salvage equipment and material sales
  • Analyze vendor information for cost/benefit to organization
  • Provide coverage/support for the other Purchasing Agents as directed
  • Provide weekend duty support
  • Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers.
  • Strive to continually strengthen PCA's business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectation for customers specifically supporting PCA's Commitment to Service which involves doing what's right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Strong written and verbal skills, self-motivated, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong listening, evaluating, and problem-solving skills. Ability to create alternative solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Solid working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently
  • Strong interpersonal skills required.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Business Management, purchasing, finance or equivalent experience
  • 1-2 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong logistics/transportation skills
PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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