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Packaging Corporation of America

Purchasing Manager

Packaging Corporation of America, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small— package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

The Tomahawk Mill is currently seeking resumes for a Purchasing Manager.

Principle Responsibilities

Manage the purchasing and storeroom functions

Ensure compliance with all PCA purchasing policies

Buy materials and services, along with identifying alternate sources for cost savings

Function as the buyer on POs >$100,000, includes verifying freight, resolving discrepancies, etc.

Manage the annual Blanket PO process-quotes, approvals, PO issuance

Prepare RFQ’s, bid packages and Master Service Agreements

Maintain adequate inventories to ensure no operational disruptions

Ensure the accuracy of storeroom transactions

Supervise buyers

Monitor training of storeroom staff

Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience

Supervisory experience

CPM preferred

5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position is on-site at the Tomahawk, WI mill and is not remote or hybrid

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong computer skills

Detailed oriented

Effective communication skills

Vendor negotiations

Material sourcing and expediting

Perpetual inventory systems

Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

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