Procurement Assistant for a Distribution Company
McMahon Paper & Packaging
Job Description
Job Description
A family-owned and operated distribution business is seeking a Procurement Assistant to support the strategic sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management of paper, packaging, and janitorial products. This role works closely with the Senior Buyer, sales, operations, and suppliers to maintain product availability, secure competitive pricing, and promote efficient inventory turnover. The ideal candidate brings at least two years of buying or purchasing experience, strong analytical and organizational abilities, and the capacity to develop effective vendor negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Support strategic sourcing and purchasing activities for distribution products.
- Prepare and manage purchase orders.
- Assist with vendor negotiations and supplier relationship management.
- Monitor inventory levels, product availability, and inventory turnover.
- Contribute to demand forecasting and price analysis.
- Maintain procurement information and support ERP administration.
- Coordinate with the Senior Buyer, sales, operations, customers, and suppliers.
- Provide responsive customer service related to product availability and purchasing needs.
Required Qualifications
- At least two years of buying or purchasing experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of inventory management principles and demand forecasting.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to learn and apply vendor negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Distribution industry experience.
- Entry-level experience in procurement.
- Experience with Sage ERP.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
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. \rWith 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. \rAs 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. \rOperating 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.
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