- Competitive wages
- Company paid health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and and Sales Incentive Plan
- Defined 401(k) Plan with company match
- Opportunity for career stability and growth
- Tuition reimbursement program
Sr. Buyer - Chicago, United States - Samuel Packaging Systems Group
Description
Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage steel and MRO purchasing activities including troubleshoot and resolve issues with suppliers and stakeholders.
Create purchase orders in D365 and submit them to approved vendors.
Manage purchases to optimize inventory levels and ensure on time delivery.
Get order confirmation, lead times, and delivery status and communicate to stakeholders.
Create and update product codes by working with respective entities.
Maintain a neat and clean workspace, including inventory storage areas.
Analyze and challenge vendor on price increases to get the best value.
Track and report monthly key spending and cost savings.
Manage and update pricing, lead times, and vendor data in ERP system.
Work with Accounts Payable/Receivables to resolve purchase price variations and ensure payments are made on time and in full.
Maintain meticulous purchasing and delivery records.
Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION :
Bachelor or Associate Degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management desirable. Relevant work experience is acceptable.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Five (5) to ten (10) years of proven experience as a professional buyer
Organized and ability to prioritize tasks
Strong work ethic and willingness to complete tasks without time constraints
Analytical and can assess data for making purchasing decisions
Ability to clearly present ideas to management, peers, and suppliers
Business savvy and can comprehend financial impacts on buying decisions
Sound understanding of purchasing processes and incoterms
Effective written and oral communication skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft office products
Strong customer focus with ability to build internal and external relationships
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Typical office environment and work stations
Normal hours with the understanding that workload can vary and must be willing to adjust accordingly to complete tasks at hand
Some travel may be required, approximately 15%
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About Us
At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge toour thriving business – enabling us to build on over 167 years of success in the metals industry.
We offercountless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to makedecisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communitieswhere we live and work.
If you're seeking an inclusive, supportive and welcoming workplace to make yourmark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen.
We'restronger together.At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed tobuilding and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive foreveryone.
Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.
About the Team
At Samuel Packaging Systems Group, we are committed to providing our customers with innovative, high quality, cost-effective packaging systems, supplies and solutions.
Our technical expertise takes customers' packaging and unitizing requirements from the initial concept to advanced CAD engineering through to fabrication, installation and maintenance.
Our comprehensive in-house research and engineering capabilities, modern manufacturing plants and responsive customer service teams provides customers complete packaging and unitizing solutions.
Roll Form Group, a Division of Samuel (RFG) has supplied heavy roll formed product to major industries for over 45 years.
The company was established in 1967 as Canadian Metal Rolling Mills (CMRM) in conjunction with Samuel, Son & Co., Limited.
Samuel is known in North America as one of the largest metals distributors and processors, with a history beginning in Toronto, Canada in 1855.With locations in both Canada and the United States, and with access to the Samuel distribution and transportation network, RFG services projects nationwide on-time and on-budget.
About Samuel, Son & Co. Ltd.At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 167 years of success in the metals industry.
We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work.
If you're seeking an inclusive, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen.
We're stronger together.#J-18808-Ljbffr