Experienced Procurement Assistant for a Distribution Company

Job Description

Job Description

A family owned and operated Distribution Business is looking for an Experienced Procurement Assistant 2+ years of buying or purchasing experience. Distribution Industry experience is a plus.

The Experienced Procurement Assistant is responsible for assisting with strategically sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory of paper, packaging, and janitorial products to support distribution operations. This role requires vendor negotiation skills, market awareness, and the ability to balance cost control with service level requirements. The Procurement Assistant works closely with our Senior Buyer, sales, operations, and suppliers to ensure product availability, competitive pricing, and efficient inventory turnover. Proven success negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships. Proficiency with SAGE ERP system and Microsoft Excel. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Strong understanding of inventory management principles and demand forecasting.

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McMahon Paper & Packaging is a locally owned and operated distribution company based in New Haven, Indiana, serving the Fort Wayne area and Northeast Indiana since 1953. The company specializes in supplying paper, packaging, janitorial, and foodservice products, with a strong focus on dependable service, deep product knowledge, and long-term customer relationships.
With decades of industry experience, McMahon Paper & Packaging offers a broad range of products including corrugated boxes, protective packaging, industrial films, cushioning materials, tape, and related shipping supplies, along with janitorial and foodservice products . A large in-stock inventory enables fast turnaround and reliable availability, while custom sourcing solutions support unique customer requirements.
As a family-owned business, McMahon emphasizes personalized service, flexible decision-making, and hands-on support that differentiates it from national catalog suppliers. The company is known for its ability to adapt quickly to customer needs, provide just-in-time delivery programs, and offer consultative solutions that help customers reduce freight costs and improve packaging efficiency.
Operating from its expanded facility at 1221 Hartzell Street in New Haven, IN, McMahon Paper & Packaging continues to build on its long-standing reputation for reliability, service excellence, and market expertise in the paper and packaging distribution industry.

Company Description

McMahon Paper & Packaging is a locally owned and operated distribution company based in New Haven, Indiana, serving the Fort Wayne area and Northeast Indiana since 1953. The company specializes in supplying paper, packaging, janitorial, and foodservice products, with a strong focus on dependable service, deep product knowledge, and long-term customer relationships. \r\nWith decades of industry experience, McMahon Paper & Packaging offers a broad range of products including corrugated boxes, protective packaging, industrial films, cushioning materials, tape, and related shipping supplies, along with janitorial and foodservice products . A large in-stock inventory enables fast turnaround and reliable availability, while custom sourcing solutions support unique customer requirements. \r\nAs a family-owned business, McMahon emphasizes personalized service, flexible decision-making, and hands-on support that differentiates it from national catalog suppliers. The company is known for its ability to adapt quickly to customer needs, provide just-in-time delivery programs, and offer consultative solutions that help customers reduce freight costs and improve packaging efficiency. \r\nOperating from its expanded facility at 1221 Hartzell Street in New Haven, IN, McMahon Paper & Packaging continues to build on its long-standing reputation for reliability, service excellence, and market expertise in the paper and packaging distribution industry.