Purchasing Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Garland, United States Pregis Full time
Purchasing Coordinator (1009) Garland, TX, USA Req #2554 Friday, June 7, 2024

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Plant Administration - Purchasing Coordinator

Summary of Job

The best purchasing coordinators are multi-functional. They can work with all functions/departments within a manufacturing facility including, but not limited to, customer service, scheduling, production, shipping, and in coordinating all aspects of the product throughout its lifecycle. This includes negotiating with vendors, monitoring, and sustaining inventory levels, and collaborating with the leadership team. Their greatest skill is having the ability to understand and respect the critical roles of other departments on the team and lead best practice initiatives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Oversee and perform all purchasing activities for raw materials, indirect production supplies, non-production supplies and freight.
  • Monitor and place POs for primary and secondary materials at the right price, time, and place.
  • Establish, coordinate, and enforce spending budgets.
  • Source and manage inventories of maintenance, repair, and operational supplies; place and approve orders when necessary; manage building facilities services - regarding pricing negotiation and supplier performance; manager of vendor management programs.
  • Negotiate pricing with vendors.
  • Continuous analysis of source for raw materials and other supplies.
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure constant supply.
  • Develop and execute purchasing strategies concurrent with overall company strategy.
  • Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis' core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
  • Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  • Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency

  • Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and advocacy skills.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical ability.
  • High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

  • Exposure to moving equipment.
  • Inside work.
  • Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Humidity may exceed 80%.
  • Noise may exceed 85dB+.

Physical Characteristics

  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting.
  • Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents.

Position Type

  • Full time
  • Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week (daily hours are flexible)
  • Overtime expected per business demand.

Education and Experience

  • 2-5 years of purchasing experience, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience in manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn and use other systems/software packages.
  • Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.

Other details
  • Job Family Supply Chain & Logistics & Procurement
  • Job Function Supply Chain & Logistics & Procurement
  • Pay Type Hourly
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  • Garland, TX, USA
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