Louisville, Kentucky
Purchasing Manager Job Opening in Louisville, Kentucky - We are not just a box company. Premier Packaging is a fast growing, forward thinking provider for all packaging needs. From corrugated, warehouse solutions, design & engineering to packaging supplies.
We are currently looking for a strong Purchasing Manager to lead our Industrial Purchasing team. This position coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services to include packaging products for resale, raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and company supplies. This position will also be responsible for managing suppliers through the development of supplier scorecards and price negotiations. The Purchasing Manager will also work closely with our Sourcing department to qualify new suppliers. The Purchasing Manager will evaluate the pricing model within the Industrial Purchasing Department to insure price increases/decreases are accounted for properly and that proper margins are realized. A high degree of professional integrity, ethics and confidentiality is required at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Pricing negotiations with vendors
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles
Understanding of the market and economy to support procurement efforts
Address defective or recalled goods with quality control personnel, customers, sales representatives, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and implement corrective action
Work with Industrial Sourcing team to identify and qualify new vendors
Effective decision making and negotiating skills
Establish new vendor accounts, credit, and terms
Maintain Industrial Core Products List
Execute vendor price increases and rebate programs
Ability to communicate professionally
Collaboration across multiple functions (e.g. Customer Service, Sales and Vendors)
Ability to work in a schedule-driven and fast-paced environment
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED required; College degree preferred
CPSM Certification preferred
Packaging material product knowledge and proficiency in product sourcing
Experience negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
Knowledge of and experience working with supplier quality rating systems
Strong organizational, project management, and problem solving skills
High sense of urgency while managing multiple projects
Excellent oral/written communication and customer relation skills
Here at Premier, we offer a competitive wage, complete benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation and holidays, as well as a company-sponsored 401K retirement plan. So needless to say, Premier has you covered!
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Louisville, KY
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
Purchasing Management: 5 years
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