Position Type: Full-time (onsite) hybrid schedule available after initial training and onboarding
Rapid Packaging has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Buyer to become part of our Purchasing team! This position serves as a key interface and essential resource for sales and customer delivery team. The position orders and maintains appropriate levels of inventory for all customer requests and assists in the negotiation of purchasing products. We have a culture rich and collaborative environment and are looking for employees who want to make an immediate impact.
Rapid Packaging is a customer-focused and growth-oriented company who has been a leader in the packaging industry for 40 years! We 've been recognized as a "100 Best Companies to Work For" company for three years in a row and most recently voted a top 200 Workplace in MN. Rapid Packaging specializes in helping customers discover their hidden profits through innovation and are recognized for our single source provider of packaging products and automation equipment.
As an employee of Rapid Packaging, you will become part of an energetic team environment that truly recognizes its employee's hard work. We offer competitive pay, an excellent PTO and benefits package, as well as an Employer 401k match.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ordering and maintaining appropriate levels of inventory for customer requests
Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with vendors and suppliers to obtain product information, competitive prices, lead times, specifications, and availability
Account for returned inventory. Investigate and return items to the vendor in a timely manner
Ensure item inventory is properly accounted for and reported on a monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual basis
Prepare and communicate product quotations for customer service and sales
Maintain and update P21 (ERP system) with vendor pricing
Works closely with vendors and suppliers on credits and product replacement
Ensures that credits are properly applied as required by the company's information systems data entry requirements, and accounting and audit controls
Continually work with new and existing vendors to enhance the competitive edge for the company
Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely and effective communication
Expedite open purchase orders
Track and manage open vendor credits
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in a job related major, preferable with three plus years of supplies purchasing experience; or equivalent work and supplies purchasing related experience.
Product/Category/Commodity Management Experience
Experience working in an ERP system such at Epicor/P21 or others preferred
Previous experience in packaging industry and related products helpful
Excellent interpersonal communication skills in oral and written format
The ability to work in a team environment
Experience with Microsoft Office software and other spreadsheet applications
Exposure to computer software such as accounting, purchasing, manifest, or plant data collection is preferred
Proficiency in working with numbers and calculating figures and amounts such discounts, percentages and volume
Strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors, customers, and co-workers
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit resume and salary requirements to hrmanager@rapidpackaging.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.