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Mauser Packaging Solutions

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Mauser Packaging Solutions, North Canton, Ohio, United States

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Job Description Mauser Packaging Solutions is a global leader in solutions and services across the packaging lifecycle, providing large and small metal, plastic, fiber and hybrid packaging worldwide to companies in industries from food, beverage, personal care and pharmaceuticals to chemicals, petrochemicals, agrochemicals and paints. Mauser Packaging Solutions offers its customers true sustainability at scale.

Job Summary The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for our procurement efforts as it relates to new sales opportunities, new product development, and strategic initiatives nationwide. Additionally, this person will be responsible for developing strong supplier relationships, price negotiation, and project-based requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Work with Sales and Customer Service to qualify oncoming business/awarded sales projects, from a supplier & supply chain standpoint.

Spearhead sourcing efforts, with competitive urgency, for new opportunities brought on by sales, to include multiple supplier & item options, and put sales in the best position to land the business.

Develop business relationships with new and current suppliers to increase network and leverage cost savings through negotiation.

Serve as an integral part to project-based container/production projects as it pertains to new markets.

Help manage costs to strategically drive them down throughout the organization. This includes review of product, freight, and operating costs.

Nourish and develop new supplier relationships both regionally and nationally with the aid of the Purchasing Manager.

Help maintain price files from over 200 suppliers within our ERP system, with accuracy, including different cost structures, discounts, and potential rebates.

Assist with the placement, confirmation, and receiving of purchase orders.

Report generation for cost analysis, cost savings, and proposed scenarios to reduce inventory costs.

Develop a working knowledge of industry economics and regulatory environmental issues that may impact pricing, supply, or supplier performance.

Job & Skill Requirements

Minimum 5 years of purchasing and/or sourcing experience.

Degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or like certificates required.

Experience in purchasing & sourcing within the packaging industry preferred.

Working knowledge and experience with freight and logistics.

Negotiation skills including the ability to work with vendors to achieve a desirable outcome for the business is paramount.

Overseas sourcing with an understanding of ANSI & PPE products a plus. This includes knowledge of importing product.

The ability to manage multiple projects, with strong prioritization skills, is required. This includes strong communication skills between Purchasing Manager, Buyers, Sales, and Customer Service.

Required soft skills for the position include management, teamwork, organization, time management, creativity, and communication skills. The ability to work well under pressure with time sensitive requests.

Additionally, strong analytical skills are required for cost analysis and cost savings. The ability to read and analyze data across different platforms is a must.

Technical Skills include intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

ERP experience required. Epicor Prophet 21 experience a plus.

This position is posted as a hybrid office position. A minimum 3-4 days in the office is required.

About Us Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company. Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team. Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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