Jr. Buyer - Labels/ Flexible Packaging/ Packaging

Jr. Buyer

OPERATIONS, SLC (on-site)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Junior Buyer to help further grow and establish Calyx Containers Supply Chain through strategic sourcing and vendor management. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing our global supply chain operations, ensuring the efficient procurement of products from suppliers and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. This position requires a strong analytical mind set and the ability to manage multiple projects. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors fostering collaboration and effective communication.
  • Monitor vendor accountability and implement improvement strategies as needed.
  • Work with Quality Manager to ensure vendor materials are validated against our Quality expectations
  • Collaborate with vendors to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• New products:
  • Work closely with the Product development team to launch new materials for customers. 
  • Ensure new products are integrated into existing processes for a streamlined order to delivery process
  • Work with Director of Supply Chain to onboard new vendors
  • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to meet the company's product requirements in collaboration with the Quality department.
  • Negotiate costs to optimize our cost structure while maintaining product quality.
  • Participate and provide quarterly and annual goals for the department and ensure execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 1-2 years experience in a supply chain role preferably in a sourcing or procurement role
• Experience in material structures related to label and flexible packaging manufacturing is a HUGE plus
• Analytical mindset, with strong statistical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with NetSuite ERP system and supply chain management software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to develop effective internal and external relationships with vendors
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excel experience, and competence in using spreadsheets to aggregate and analyze data to determine decisions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Must be able to be on-site in West Valley City 5 days per week.

MORE ABOUT US:

Our team is composed of bright, hardworking, creative, and highly motivated individuals looking to make an impact on the world. We seek like-minded colleagues who share our values and want to apply their experience, energy, and enthusiasm to help grow and scale a dynamic business in a rapidly expanding industry. The Calyx Containers culture fosters the personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding environment. We operate at a fast pace, demand high personal standards, and offer everyone the opportunity to contribute, skill-build, and develop their talents.

Benefits and Perks offered to full time employees:
-Flexible Paid Time Off
-Comprehensive benefits offerings including: Medical (with company-funded HRA), Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Headspace Care Mental Health support...all effective the first day of the month following hire.
-401(k)
-Ability to make an immediate impact
-Monthly team meetings and frequent social events

An ideal Calyx candidate looks like:
-Has experience in the cannabis and/or packaging industry
-Thrives in a fast-paced environment
-Handles ambiguity with a positive attitude
-Rolls up their sleeves to help their team

How success is measured at Calyx:
First 30 days spent getting to know the company and our team!
Ability to make an immediate impact - we’re growing quickly and want you to help cultivate that!
Living our core values:
--X-treme Ownership
--Be Quick, But Don’t Hurry
--Sustainability Is Multi-Dimensional
--We Are Square: Quality Does Not Cut Corners
--Customer Is The Only Boss
--Earn Success Every Day
--The Biggest Failure Is The Failure To Ask For Help
--Better Together: Cultivate An Inclusive Environment

Calyx Containers is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe strongly in fair hiring practices and in creating a welcoming environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibilities.
Calyx is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@calyxcontainers.com. (Please note that applications should not be emailed to this address).