Category Sourcing Specialist

Description Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging. The Category Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for managing and sourcing of assigned categories to include both current and new product and suppliers. This position will also be responsible for managing all the vendors' activities with Shorr including margin improvement, payment terms and rebate programs as well as operational compliance. Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position. The targeted compensation for this position is between $65 - $80K base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate. Responsibilities Manages all aspects of product & supplier management including financials, relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure including ability to effectively run RFQs/RFPs Ability to quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs Manages the integrity of all item database information for both initial setup and maintenance Manages detailed projects in assigned categories within the organization Becomes an authority within product categories and offers information and light training to other individuals Process annual business reviews with top assigned suppliers to include rebate contracts, payment terms and partnership. Hold current and new Suppliers accountable to Shorr's Supplier Compliance Guide. Support the Procurement Operations Team for item content. Work with Inventory Team on proper inventory buying parameters settings and reorder points. Working within Salesforce software environment sourcing, quoting and processing quotes Ownership of Shorr's private label program on items that fall within assigned categories Product expert for assigned product categories and market conditions. Some travel is necessary - 20% of time Full involvement of Shorr's return procedures Requirements A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Minimum 3 plus years of sourcing, purchasing or inventory related experience Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointCh Strong organizational skills to include multitasking Excellent problem solving abilities Attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Shorr Benefits Build Wealth: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It! Comprehensive Employee Benefits:Explore Shorr Benefits Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan 401K plan plus matching Team based Employee Owner company culture Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shorr Packaging Corp.