Purchasing Specialist

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE) Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible. About The Opportunity Looking for a Purchasing Specialist that will schedule and purchase materials to support production schedules while maximizing plant efficiencies and profitability and meeting established customer service levels. Key Duties 1. Plan and control appropriate levels of inventory to support production, including cycle count program. 2. Liaison between scheduler and vendor for needed info (delivery dates/tracking, etc). 3. Initiate, review, and process purchase requisitions. 4. Review SAP requirements and issue PO’s per scheduled dates. 5. Coordinate with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Communicate with vendors - service, quality and expectations. 6. Review and manage change requests from customers, plants, and suppliers; reschedule as necessary. 7. Research new parts needed, get quotes, initiate MDX request for new part setup. 8. Confirm delivery dates of PO with vendors for each line, each PO, follow up late PO’s with vendors. 9. Reconcile blocked invoices daily. 10. Vendor record maintenance including set up new vendors as needed (Send vendor packet, follow up, enter in SAP, submit for approval) and communicate with vendors service, quality and expectations. 11. Develop and maintain all master data related to planning, such as safety stock, lead times and lot size. 12. Support inventory management directives. Other duties as assigned. Education Associate’s Degree (Required) Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) Work Experience 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing 2-5 years of experience in a plastics or fabrication environment (preferred) Why Join ORBIS? Competitive pay Stable, first-shift schedule with work-life balance Clean, safety-first work environment Opportunities to lead, train, and advance Team-oriented culture that values your expertise On day 1 of Employment, you’ll be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401K with Company Match Annual Incentive Plan And much more! Two companies, one vision. Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries. Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow. Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr