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Category Sourcing Specialist
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Shorr Packaging Corp.
Overview Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging. The Category Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for managing and sourcing of assigned categories to include both current and new product and suppliers. This position will also be responsible for managing all the vendors’ activities with Shorr including margin improvement, payment terms and rebate programs as well as operational compliance.
Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of product & supplier management including financials, relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure including ability to effectively run RFQs/RFPs
Ability to quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs
Manages the integrity of all item database information for both initial setup and maintenance
Manages detailed projects in assigned categories within the organization
Becomes an authority within product categories and offers information and light training to other individuals
Process annual business reviews with top assigned suppliers to include rebate contracts, payment terms and partnership.
Hold current and new Suppliers accountable to Shorr’s Supplier Compliance Guide.
Support the Procurement Operations Team for item content.
Work with Inventory Team on proper inventory buying parameters settings and reorder points.
Working within Salesforce software environment sourcing, quoting and processing quotes
Ownership of Shorr’s private label program on items that fall within assigned categories
Product expert for assigned product categories and market conditions.
Some travel is necessary – 20% of time
Full involvement of Shorr’s return procedures
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3 plus years of sourcing, purchasing or inventory related experience
Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong organizational skills to include multitasking
Excellent problem solving abilities
Attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Targeted Compensation The targeted compensation for this position is between $65 - $75K base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate.
Work Authorization Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
Build Wealth: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Explore Shorr Benefits
Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan
401K plan plus matching
Team based Employee Owner company culture
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
EEO Statement Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.
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Category Sourcing Specialist
role at
Shorr Packaging Corp.
Overview Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging. The Category Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for managing and sourcing of assigned categories to include both current and new product and suppliers. This position will also be responsible for managing all the vendors’ activities with Shorr including margin improvement, payment terms and rebate programs as well as operational compliance.
Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of product & supplier management including financials, relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure including ability to effectively run RFQs/RFPs
Ability to quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs
Manages the integrity of all item database information for both initial setup and maintenance
Manages detailed projects in assigned categories within the organization
Becomes an authority within product categories and offers information and light training to other individuals
Process annual business reviews with top assigned suppliers to include rebate contracts, payment terms and partnership.
Hold current and new Suppliers accountable to Shorr’s Supplier Compliance Guide.
Support the Procurement Operations Team for item content.
Work with Inventory Team on proper inventory buying parameters settings and reorder points.
Working within Salesforce software environment sourcing, quoting and processing quotes
Ownership of Shorr’s private label program on items that fall within assigned categories
Product expert for assigned product categories and market conditions.
Some travel is necessary – 20% of time
Full involvement of Shorr’s return procedures
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3 plus years of sourcing, purchasing or inventory related experience
Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong organizational skills to include multitasking
Excellent problem solving abilities
Attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Targeted Compensation The targeted compensation for this position is between $65 - $75K base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate.
Work Authorization Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
Build Wealth: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Explore Shorr Benefits
Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan
401K plan plus matching
Team based Employee Owner company culture
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
EEO Statement Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal‑opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.
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