Job Details
We are Family and you can be part of our family as well. Paper Mart, located in the City of Orange has been family owned and operated for over 100 years. We are the largest discount packaging supplier in the nation, and we are known for our variety of products, extraordinary service and all-around great place to work.
Paper Mart has an immediate opening for a Senior Purchasing Agent (depending on experience level). The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with experience in purchasing/buying, possess strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
We are looking for a motivated self-starter willing to accept new challenges and work in a fast-paced business casual environment. As a Senior Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for planning and executing procurement of packaging supplies to ensure continued inventory, building and maintaining good supplier relations and collaborating with other departments within the organization to identify and resolve problems.
Essential Functions: (Performing all purchasing related functions including but not limited to)
- Negotiating
- Buying
- Contract Management
- Inventory Level Management to include planning/forecasting
- Supplier Research and Development
- Time Management
Responsible for:
- Fill Rate
- On Time Delivery
- Cost Savings
- MOQ Reductions
- Supplier Performance
- Management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Job Qualifications:
- 5-7 years previous Buyer experience
- Bachelor s Degree or Equivalent
- Able to work with overseas suppliers.
- Knowledge of Import freight logistics (a plus)
- Knowledge of an MRP system specifically NetStock (a plus)
- Detail Oriented
- Strong initiative skills
- MS Excel proficient
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
Environment:
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven office environment.
- May Occasionally be required to work outside of normal business hours.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.