Purchasing Agent

**Job Purpose:** Our Purchasing Agent will be responsible for managing the planning and execution of our inventory strategy for our custom packaging group. This person will manage a supplier network with a focus on price, lead time, quality and procedural conformance. The Purchasing Agent will review vendor quote proposals and process purchase orders. **Job Responsibilities:** ● Perform daily inventory replenishment review to monitor exceptions, and recommended purchase requisitions in EVO and the Buyer Workbench. ● Manage replenishment policy and parameter setting within EVO including lead time, minimum order quantities, product segmentation, etc. ● Monitor forecast and projected inventory levels to minimize inventory shortage and surplus. ● Leverage EVO reporting and analytics to make proactive strategic replenishment decisions. ● Coordinate with Demand Planners on the inventory placement for marketing initiatives in collaboration with RSL, IM team, and Category Management. ● Resolve complex issues escalated by Inventory Coordinators (e.g., following up on purchase orders, expediting purchase orders, resolving purchase order and invoice discrepancies as needed). ● Consistently monitor supplier performance; participate in reviews with suppliers, driving towards resolution of issues optimizing supplier performance. ● Participate in projects as requested (e.g., shuttle reduction, ABC Classification, NetOps Consolidation and Continuous Improvement initiatives). ● Work with sourcing team to drive supplier minimum reductions and service improvements through forecast collaboration. ● Work collaboratively to effectively manage Customer Dedicated Inventory and Sales Rep to advise stocking strategies. ● Accurately and concisely communicate updates to the organization and keep the organization abreast on requests, questions, and concerns; proactively take initiative on questions or issues that arise. **Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:** Responsibilities: * Management of a supplier network with a focus on price, lead time, quality and procedural conformance. * Facilitate and review vendor quote proposals, prepare and process purchase orders to comply with established purchasing procedures and maintains appropriate files/records * Collaborate and coordinate with key stakeholders including sales, customer service, operations and finance on price, product and delivery schedule to ensure expectations are met. * Maintenance of SharePoint Vendor Library as company resource for quoting customers and other useful vendor specific documentation. * Keeps abreast of and communicates to the organization market activities which would affect present or future purchases. * Attend meetings, trade shows, visit suppliers & manufacturing facilities to learn about new industry trends and to establish and build supplier relationships. * Negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts. ​Qualifications: * Previous experience in the printing and/or plastics manufacturing industries, especially for packaging materials. * Data analysis on past and future purchases as well as market trends to guide decision making. * Negotiating & strategic skills that are optimizing pricing, terms, penalties and incentives transforming purchasing from a source of cost saving to a source of value creations. * Solid understanding of importing process, the cost and milestone events. * Microsoft office proficient with ERP system experience * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred. * 3-5 years’ experience previous purchasing experience including working with international suppliers preferred **Work Experience:** ● 3-5 years of related job experience. **Education:** ● Bachelor's Degree **What We Offer** * Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. * Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. * Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. * Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits. **About Veritiv** Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit [www.veritiv.com](http://www.veritiv.com/) and connect with the Company on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/veritiv/).