Strategic Buyer

Job Summary:

The Strategic Buyer will take overall responsibility of start to end procurement and

sourcing processes, as well as total cost ownership. S/he will maintain acceptable inventory levels and

product flow; provide and validate proper documentation flowing from our vendor to our customer--

especially in our automotive supply chain, as well as provide and track conflict resolution on backorders,

short ships, and delays. S/he will research and develop inventory optimization strategies within the

organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Source special request from sales that are out of our current core competencies.

• Negotiate and defend pricing, quantity, and delivery schedules.

• Manage inventory level and PO flow.

• Analyze and track spend.

• Report up market commodity movement and trends.

• Work with key stakeholders to exceed customer expectations on delivery and quality.

• Evaluate areas for cost savings.

• Performs other related duties as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Self-starter with a Can-Do attitude.

• Ability to think outside of the box and overcome obstacles.

• Be part of a fast-growing team with opportunities for advancement.

• Experience in influence management, project management, creative problem solving and cross functional team building skills.

• Strong decision making and negotiation skills.

• Ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources to inform decision making and

continuous improvement.

• Strong written and verbal communication skill with ability to work cross functionally.

• Capacity to analyze data and present results.

• Proficient computer skills to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel –

VLOOKUP's, formula relationships, Pivot Tables, Graphs, etc.).

• Project management experience being responsible from start to finish, complete product

ownership.

April 2023 TPC Packaging Solutions Rev 1

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.

• 2+ years of Purchasing, Sourcing, Supply Chain experience in the tape and specialty film arena.

• CPP or equivalent certification desirable.

• Experience using ERP systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Minimal travel; occasional trade show participation.

Work Status:

• Full time; Monday - Friday

• Day Shift

• One Location; no remote work options

TPC Packaging Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on

the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to

employment opportunities.