• Job Description

  Req#: 1493061

  Company Summary:
  Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. At the company's heart are five core values that define who we are and why we have sustained success since 1972. We are friendly and genuine, fostering authentic connections with colleagues and clients alike. Resourcefulness defines our approach, allowing us to turn challenges into opportunities. Collaboration is ingrained in our process, uniting diverse perspectives to identify creative solutions. Total customer focus drives us; we listen intently, respond promptly, and consistently exceed expectations. Lastly, we are dependable doers, letting our actions speak louder than words. These values are the cornerstone of Plastic Ingenuity.

  
  Role Summary:
  The Buyer II role is part of the Purchasing team and may focus on purchasing direct or indirect materials. This role has additional capabilities and performs duties at a higher level than Buyer I.

  Accountable for:

  Buyer I duties:
  • Place daily purchase orders of production materials that will include but is not limited to extruded sheet, bags, and boxes from an approved list of vendors using the ERP and Demand Planning systems.
  • Enter and update vendor promise dates and communicate changes to key internal stakeholders in a timely fashion.
  • Expedite purchase orders (PO's) as necessary.
  • Review and follow up on past due PO's and unconfirmed PO's with assigned suppliers.
  • Provide timely support to all levels of the business, including Production/Scheduling, Sales and Customer Service.
  • Meet with suppliers as needed.
  • Assist and work with coworkers on improvement of specific internal procedures.
  required to maintain system integrity including focus on company-wide communication related to supplier issues.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with existing and new suppliers that maximize vendor benefits and values to PI.
  • Support purchasing activities related to advancing PI's environmental and sustainable procurement goals.

  • Coordinate returns for non-conforming materials.
  • Update supplier information in the ERP system.
  • Follow good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
  • Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.
  • Perform other duties as required.

  
  Desired Qualifications:
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Computer literacy and accurate math skills are required for successful job performance.
  • Strong analytical abilities are desired.

  Plastic Ingenuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we
  know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds
  and walks of life. Come join us.

  
  

• About the company

  We are #1 in developing thermoformed custom packaging solutions for several industries such as: Healthcare, Food, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, etc. Call us now!

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