Job Purpose:

Our Purchasing Agent will be responsible for managing the planning and execution of our inventory strategy for our custom packaging group. This person will manage a supplier network with a focus on price, lead time, quality and procedural conformance. The Purchasing Agent will review vendor quote proposals and process purchase orders.

Job Responsibilities:

● Perform daily inventory replenishment review to monitor exceptions, and recommended purchase requisitions in EVO and the Buyer Workbench.
● Manage replenishment policy and parameter setting within EVO including lead time, minimum order quantities, product segmentation, etc.
● Monitor forecast and projected inventory levels to minimize inventory shortage and surplus.
● Leverage EVO reporting and analytics to make proactive strategic replenishment decisions.
● Coordinate with Demand Planners on the inventory placement for marketing initiatives in collaboration with RSL, IM team, and Category Management.
● Resolve complex issues escalated by Inventory Coordinators (e.g., following up on purchase orders, expediting purchase orders, resolving purchase order and invoice discrepancies as needed).
● Consistently monitor supplier performance; participate in reviews with suppliers, driving towards resolution of issues optimizing supplier performance.
● Participate in projects as requested (e.g., shuttle reduction, ABC Classification, NetOps Consolidation and Continuous Improvement initiatives).
● Work with sourcing team to drive supplier minimum reductions and service improvements through forecast collaboration.
● Work collaboratively to effectively manage Customer Dedicated Inventory and Sales Rep to advise stocking strategies.
● Accurately and concisely communicate updates to the organization and keep the organization abreast on requests, questions, and concerns; proactively take initiative on questions or issues that arise.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Management of a supplier network with a focus on price, lead time, quality and procedural conformance.
• Facilitate and review vendor quote proposals, prepare and process purchase orders to comply with established purchasing procedures and maintains appropriate files/records
• Collaborate and coordinate with key stakeholders including sales, customer service, operations and finance on price, product and delivery schedule to ensure expectations are met.
• Maintenance of SharePoint Vendor Library as company resource for quoting customers and other useful vendor specific documentation.
• Keeps abreast of and communicates to the organization market activities which would affect present or future purchases.
• Attend meetings, trade shows, visit suppliers & manufacturing facilities to learn about new industry trends and to establish and build supplier relationships.
• Negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts.

​Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the printing and/or plastics manufacturing industries, especially for packaging materials.
• Data analysis on past and future purchases as well as market trends to guide decision making.
• Negotiating & strategic skills that are optimizing pricing, terms, penalties and incentives transforming purchasing from a source of cost saving to a source of value creations.
• Solid understanding of importing process, the cost and milestone events.
• Microsoft office proficient with ERP system experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience previous purchasing experience including working with international suppliers preferred

Work Experience:

● 3-5 years of related job experience.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.