Sourcing Specialist (Corrugated) - Des Plaines, IL
Company: Hirewell
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Hirewell has been retained by a $1B privately held paper and
packaging company to help them find a Sourcing Specialist
specialized in corrugated packaging. In this role you will be
embedded in the custom packaging division based in Des Plaines, IL,
working closely with the sales, customer service and design teams.
The focus of the role is communicating and negotiating with Midwest
suppliers with a focus on the corrugated packaging (cardboard)
category to obtain favorable pricing and advantageous terms.How
you'll know you are successful in the role is if you help
steer/educate the design and sales teams and end customers to
custom product offerings that meet their business needs and allow
for good margins. Your direct negotiation with the supplies may
have a significant impact on the ability to close business and
achieve targeted profitability on deals.Responsibilities include:
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to obtain the best deals
on behalf of the company Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality,
and maintains a current database of vendor information Evaluating
suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other
criteria Verifying purchases by comparing them to a master list and
recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
Represent custom packaging division in corporate procurement
meetings Develop and manage procurement sourcing strategies and
share findings with stakeholders and management Interacting with
suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
Skills and experience our client values: Experience sourcing for
paper products especially corrugated packaging Demonstrated success
in negotiation Ability to build relationships throughout supplier's
organization and leverage the information gained from those
relationships Responsive and collaborative team player, ideally
with previous experience working with sales, customer services,
and/or design teams Ability to occasionally travel to vendors sites
throughout the midwest Preferred qualification or things you'll
learn: Sourcing for flexible film and rigid containers ERP
experience Knowledge or certifications in supply chain and/or
procurement best practices This position is hybrid with a couple of
days a week spent in the Des Plaines office. The company offers a
comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, FSA, HSA, vision,
life, AD&D, EAP, retirement, PTO). We are an equal employment
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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