Job Description

The Procurement Specialist identifies and sources products to satisfy both stock and unique, non-stock customer requirements and is an important communication link between the supplier, customer service, sales, and operations. They work with sales, customer service and the supply chain team to understand customer needs to identify and source the best products to achieve customer objectives.

• Generate quote comparisons by obtaining quotes from different suppliers, and contribute to internal supplier selection based on quotes.
• Source new items per request, assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of costs.
• Research new suppliers and help find new opportunities to allow for better buying and sales.
• Continuously learn as the industry changes to keep up to date with available packaging solutions.
• Obtain correct, detailed quotes for customer service and sales.
• Facilitate all new suppliers completing the ISO Supplier Evaluation change to New Supplier Survey form to be on the Approved Vendor List.
• Resolve customer problems and elevate issues immediately to an acceptable, timely and appropriate resolution.
• Serve as liaison with customer service, sales, purchasing, design, manufacturing, and shipping.
• Serve as backup to Buyer functions; placing purchase orders, expediting etc.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years proven success in sourcing packaging items.
• Demonstrated initiative in personal professional development.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build and maintain long lasting supplier relationships.
• Maintain communications records thorough email and documentation.
• Always use independent discretion, judgment and decision-making skills to achieve quality and performance standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to professionally communicate in writing, verbally over the phone, and in person.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Work 100% on site at our Jackson, WI office location.

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