Senior Buyer
$75K - $90K
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Employee Type: Full-Time
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Location: Methuen, MA
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Job Type: Management
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Experience: Not Specified
Our Company
Century Box is a leader in the folding carton manufacturing space. Since 1963, our award-winning packaging company has serviced customers across the U.S. in providing a broad range of packaging services that improve our client’s speed-to-market, industry presence and profitability margins. The foundation of our success are the people who have come to work at Century Box and our amazing long-term client partnerships. We promote a workplace of continuous learning, teamwork, mutual respect, and FUN. Located in Methuen, MA we are a short 28 miles outside of Boston.
Job Description
Mission: Work closely with Senior Leadership and the plant Controller in pursuit of sustainable reductions in the total cost of goods and services procured with simultaneous improvements in the quality and service levels of the supply base.
How you will support Century Box:
Specific Categories: Paperboard and industrial supply items including corrugated and paperboard.
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Achieve savings targets
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Achieve working capital targets
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Assures security of supply and maintains optimal equipment availability levels.
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Establish and develop the supply base to ensure availability of quality materials in a timely and cost-effective manner.
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Follow the Strategic Procurement Initiative process to drive purchased items
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towards common specifications and increase supplier competition.
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Support the processing and tracking of supply agreements, cost reduction programs and supplier audits etc.
Position Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in packaging, supply chain, operations, engineering, or other related field preferred, or a minimum of three (3) years of packaging and or paperboard industry experience in a commodity sourcing role
- Experience: Minimum of (3) years experience in Procurement, Operations,
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Technical, Packaging Development in Paperboard / Packaging industries, or as a Financial Analyst supporting Procurement / Supply Chain initiatives.
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Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written).
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Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
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Must have advanced computer skills including a significant understanding of ERP and MS Excel
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Detailed and multi-task oriented.
Key Competencies:
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Action Oriented
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Integrity and Trust
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Intellectual Curiosity
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Agile Learner
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Good Attention to detail
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Great communicator
Safety Policies and Practices
All employees are required to wear safety glasses and steel toe shoes while in the manufacturing area. Sound protection is required in plant and warehouse areas. Rules for employee conduct are covered in the employee orientation and in the employee handbook.
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical plan through Harvard Pilgrim
Vision Insurance through EyeMed
Dental Insurance through Unum
401(k) plan with generous match so you can plan.
Earned time off so you can have fun with your family and friends.
Recognition and Award Programs including Bonus Referrals
Tuition Assistance
EEOC Statement
Century Box provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.