Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:

033152 Purchaser (Open)

Job Description:

Responsible for ensuring indirect materials and services are provided to a plant, country, or region to support business needs in compliance with company policy & procedures. Will be involved with additional supply chain activities such as negotiating prices & contracts, scheduling deliveries, and evaluating indirect supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administers the purchase of indirect materials & services for plants, countries, or region according to Greif purchasing policies.
• Manages BP request creation and modification
• Manages price book creation and update
• Supports the evaluation of supplier performance, and Scar process resolution (non conformance management system)
• Manage suppliers, requisitions, orders, and receipts including approval flows in the supplier enablement system/s.
• Manages gap resolution on invoice matching process
• Negotiates pricing on indirect materials & services as required and on direct material (outside strategic direct material) and on payment term, and coordinates the need for local supply items such as uniforms, safety supplies, and small machine parts.
• Interacts with customers, sales team, suppliers, and other personnel as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reviews reports and maintains files and other administrative paperwork.

Education and Experience:

• Typically possesses 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Possesses previous experience working in a purchasing, buyer, or administrative role.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
• Possesses an understanding of plant manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and any other relevant software (e.g. Coupa).

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential. 

Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.

EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.