Purchasing Coordinator

Greif Purchasing Coordinator

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Our Vision:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

Our

Purpose:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Description:

Summary:

Responsible for providing administrative support to the plant with emphasis on plant purchasing and inventory programs/procedures. May assist with additional supply chain activities such as negotiating prices, scheduling deliveries, and administering and implementing safety programs. Takes initiative, anticipates potential problems, and provides effective solutions. Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 5 or more years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities
- Monday
- Friday from 8:00 - 4:00 w/OT (On-site):

• Administers the purchase of sufficient raw material for production demands as well as the purchase of general office supplies.
• Monitors and adjusts inventory levels as needed.
• Generates reports which summarize month-end e-Procurement activity.
• Reviews reports and maintains files and other administrative paperwork.
• Negotiates pricing on non-essential materials and coordinates the need for local supply items such as uniforms, safety supplies, and small machine parts.
• Schedules inbound deliveries.
• May administer and implement safety programs to support a safe workplace environment.
• Interacts with customers, sales team, vendors and other personnel.
• May review and processes accounts payable. Reconciles discrepancies.
• Provides guidance to junior colleagues and may have team leader responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned including time-keeping reports

Education and Experience:

• Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 5 or more years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Possesses a solid understanding of plant manufacturing operations.
• Previous experience working in an administrative, purchasing, or buyer role.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team and to work effectively independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and any other relevant software.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $40.91 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $26.00 to $30.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.