Associate Buyer

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ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

Involved in all purchasing activities. Receives orders and grants approval for purchases of goods or services. Analyzes changes or new issues in materials and supplies to find ways to reduce costs and improve quality.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list.  Other duties may be assigned.

 

• Executes procurement strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of cost, profitability, productivity, quality, customer service, and sustainability

• Executes tactical procurement activities of assigned location(s) for the following including interacting with suppliers, verifying specifications and pricing, creating purchase orders, monitoring order status, supplier invoice management, and resolution of non-compliance

• Operations approved plant requisitioned Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO) supplies and services up to $100,000

• Ensures compliance to Menasha’s purchasing policies and procedures

• Ensures compliance to Menasha’s Supplier Code of Conduct

• Ensures compliance with national supplier agreements

• Participates in evaluating prospective MRO suppliers and coordinates supplier approval and qualification process

• Supports local cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence

• Administers annual assigned scorecard initiatives and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports

• Ensures compliance to Menasha’s Risk Management supplier insurance requirements  

• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Some relevant experience preferred

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the functions responsible for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services

• Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services

• Knowledge of methods, tools and documentation of evaluating, selecting and certifying suppliers and partners

• Knowledge of process and practices for managing a variety of contractual agreements

• Knowledge of the contractual and legal matters related to expenditures (consulting services, maintenance, agreements, hardware and software acquisitions, outsourcing, etc.)

• Knowledge of tools, processes and practices for purchasing goods and services via electronic links to suppliers and partners

 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in an office environment

• Occasional travel required

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

 

All Menasha Packaging employees must conduct their work in a manner that complies with all legal standards and meets customer expectations.  They will maintain quality standards by establishing, enforcing and adhering to organizational standards set forth in published policies, procedures and processes.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Menasha Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential