Job TitleSenior Buyer DepartmentSupply ChainReports toUS Procurement ManagerEmployment StatusRegular, Full-TimeFLSA ClassificationExemptShiftDaysLocationUSA – Olyphant, PA (greater Scranton, PA Area)Travel0-10%<div></div>Position SummaryThe Senior Buyer procures materials, supplies, services, and MRO. The role is critical in driving efficient costs decisions and maintaining a sustainable supply chain.  The Senior Buyer has a significant responsibility in fulfilling customer commitments and managing an annual purchasing spend of more than $50 million USD.Essential Functions/Key Deliverables <ul><li>Partners with Planning and Production to develop procurement strategies and define ordering requirements on time horizons ranging from one week to 3 years.</li><li>Track and ensure inventory levels meet the business needs.  This includes developing and managing reports and KPIs for usage, on-hand inventories, excess/obsolete inventories.</li><li>Actively gathers market intelligence to find new suppliers, new product substitutions, capacity changes, and regulatory changes.</li><li>Makes tactical buying decisions. Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance with all purchasing protocols.</li><li>Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information including price, availability, and delivery.</li><li>Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiate pricing &amp; contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and make recommendations for awards.</li><li>Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtain written acknowledgements from suppliers.</li><li>Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs</li></ul><ul><li>Maintains procurement records on services and goods purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories. <ul><li>Champion procurement reporting and metrics.</li><li>Issues quarterly reports on category spend, price per unit, contract compliance.</li><li>Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery</li></ul></li><li>Assists in facilitating internal compliance and audit reporting.</li><li>Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role. </li></ul>Knowledge/Skills/Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree and/or significant experience in a related field.  </li><li>5+ years of experience in a Procurement or Finance role ideally in the manufacturing industry.</li><li>Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization</li><li>Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization</li><li>Experience managing multiple vendors and assignments in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, especially use of Excel for writing formulas, and pivot tables. – SAP experience helpful.</li></ul>Physical Demands N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)Lift/Carry           10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   F Push/Pull          10 lbs or less  F  11-25 lbs   F Stand                           O Walk                             O Sit                                C Manually Manipulate      O Reach Outward             O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb                            O Crawl                            O Squat or Kneel              O Bend                            OOther Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environmentWork Environment Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your <a href="http://workday.canpack.com">Workday account</a>.CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.

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Senior Buyer

Job TitleSenior Buyer DepartmentSupply ChainReports toUS Procurement ManagerEmployment StatusRegular, Full-TimeFLSA ClassificationExemptShiftDaysLocationUSA – Olyphant, PA (greater Scranton, PA Area)Travel0-10%<div></div>Position SummaryThe Senior Buyer procures materials, supplies, services, and MRO. The role is critical in driving efficient costs decisions and maintaining a sustainable supply chain.  The Senior Buyer has a significant responsibility in fulfilling customer commitments and managing an annual purchasing spend of more than $50 million USD.Essential Functions/Key Deliverables <ul><li>Partners with Planning and Production to develop procurement strategies and define ordering requirements on time horizons ranging from one week to 3 years.</li><li>Track and ensure inventory levels meet the business needs.  This includes developing and managing reports and KPIs for usage, on-hand inventories, excess/obsolete inventories.</li><li>Actively gathers market intelligence to find new suppliers, new product substitutions, capacity changes, and regulatory changes.</li><li>Makes tactical buying decisions. Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance with all purchasing protocols.</li><li>Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information including price, availability, and delivery.</li><li>Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiate pricing &amp; contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and make recommendations for awards.</li><li>Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtain written acknowledgements from suppliers.</li><li>Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs</li></ul><ul><li>Maintains procurement records on services and goods purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories. <ul><li>Champion procurement reporting and metrics.</li><li>Issues quarterly reports on category spend, price per unit, contract compliance.</li><li>Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery</li></ul></li><li>Assists in facilitating internal compliance and audit reporting.</li><li>Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role. </li></ul>Knowledge/Skills/Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree and/or significant experience in a related field.  </li><li>5+ years of experience in a Procurement or Finance role ideally in the manufacturing industry.</li><li>Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization</li><li>Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization</li><li>Experience managing multiple vendors and assignments in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, especially use of Excel for writing formulas, and pivot tables. – SAP experience helpful.</li></ul>Physical Demands N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)Lift/Carry           10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   F Push/Pull          10 lbs or less  F  11-25 lbs   F Stand                           O Walk                             O Sit                                C Manually Manipulate      O Reach Outward             O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb                            O Crawl                            O Squat or Kneel              O Bend                            OOther Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environmentWork Environment Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your <a href="http://workday.canpack.com">Workday account</a>.CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.

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