Team Leader Logistics/Purchasing

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People * Customers * Trust Principle Responsibilities: Responsible for reviewing and processing requisitions, obtaining quotations, conducting analysis of proposals, conducting negotiations, maintaining knowledge of and selecting vendors, developing and implementing blanket orders and contracts, monitoring vendor total quality, and determining appropriate inventories to assure optimum total costs in the MRO, Services and/or Raw Materials area. Responsible for reconciliation of related Accounts Payable issues. Responsible for managing and ordering chemicals for the mill, Manage/prepare usage schedules for various chemicals utilizing in the mill, Manage/maintain chemical hose inventory and acid filters, Work with corporate transportation Northfork Southern, NS to establish new routes, Coordinate with NS to order cars and discuss issues, Manage ordering cars for tall oil and turpentine cars, Conduct month end inventory and submit report to accounting; Serves as back-up to other department positions and may be assigned supervisory or additional procurement duties as required. Basic Qualifications: BS degree in business, engineering, or supply management related major plus five years' experience in purchasing or related field; good communication and organizational skills. Ability to plan and execute. Experience in negotiations of large volume procurement contracts. Professional certification or ability to attain. Computer skills a must.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Starting salary range for position: $86,400 - $108,000. Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. Paid Holidays. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions. Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Packaging Corporation of America