Packaging Buyer
We are seeking a Packaging Buyer responsible for managing the packaging and kitting purchasing for the Customer Service Division. This role involves negotiating services, program management, and handling project-based work, including market testing to find the best value. The ideal candidate can work with both new and existing suppliers in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Support the purchasing function and relevant departments, communicating any supply problems impacting business operations.
- Act as an interface between suppliers and relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects.
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and market suppliers.
- Provide analysis on costs, review cost reduction activities, and work on continuous improvement.
- Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms with suppliers, and seek business savings using negotiation and procurement best practices.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships and ensure effective communication.
- Research new components and suppliers.
- Compile data on supplier performance for evaluation.
- Resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers.
- Address supplier shortages and past-due situations.
- Update and maintain commodity strategies.
- Collaborate with cost estimating to develop cost estimates for savings negotiations.
- Produce weekly reports and status updates on open assignments and projects.
- Perform market tests, analyze responses, and award sourcing of parts.
- Review open vehicles off road (VOR) and backorders weekly to expedite parts delivery.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of recent Packaging & Kitting purchasing experience
- 4+ years in facilities, warehouse, service, or program management
- Proven examples of packaging negotiations and a creative approach to finding cost savings
- SAP experience
- Intermediate Excel knowledge (Normal User 80% or higher)
- Strong communication skills
- Completed Bachelor's Degree
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Strong negotiation skills
- Experience with Ariba
- Familiarity with S4 Hana
- Must complete Excel Normal User Test (80% or higher)
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Allen Park, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025.