Buyer

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Plant Buyer is an integral part of the team to support plant operations with all purchasing functions ensuring continuous supply of material and supplies, while minimizing inventory carrying costs. Support corporate initiatives by maintaining and monitoring a comprehensive set of reports for supplier performance management, contract administration, spend reporting, and other data reporting. 

Why work at MCC:  

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders, update system with confirmed delivery dates, and reconcile order acknowledgements with critical information; Pricing, Product Specification, Order Qty, Etc.
• Point of resolution for direct material supplier issues, i.e. quality complaints, service/reliability issues, etc. Escalate in a timely manner when necessary and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to streamline the escalation process for expedites and issue resolution.
• Maintain all purchasing records and documents and work with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies related to price and receiving.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new suppliers, materials, and customers for the purchasing area. 
• Research, and quote alternate product and service availability
• Prepare quote/bid packages, create statements of work, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, select/recommend suppliers, write awards and administer resulting contracts.
• Develop and maintain a database for customer stocking agreements applicable to the facility
• Perform various reporting and spend analysis to support the goals of spend management, terms, cost reduction, service levels, and contract renewals. (Inventory Analysis)
• Ensure contract compliance externally and internally
• Ability to lead projects and influence peers and other cross-functional teams
• Communicate the status of projects and cost saving initiatives. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business related area or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (5+ years of purchasing or related experience)
• Experience in pulling data and report creation in an ERP computer system preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills required (Data Analysis).
• Proven strong communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 1-2 years of team leadership experience; leading a team who are not direct reports.
• CPM, or CPSM Certification preferred

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For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at .

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Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.