What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Buyer position at Packsize?
About Packsize
Packsize is redefining the way businesses, and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.
About The Role
The following are representative of the typical working environment and physical demands.
of this position. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to:
The salary range for this role is 59,700-67,000USD; however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.
If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.
Packsize is redefining the way businesses, and their customers use and experience packaging around the world. We build the technology, design the right solutions, and automate the processes that propel the industry forward. To us, packaging is much more than a box—it’s delivering what’s right for our customers, their customers, our people, and the planet.
About The Role
- Purchase goods, materials, and services needed for daily operations while ensuring quality standards and cost-effectiveness.
- Day to day communication and order handling with suppliers.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, addressing any issues that may arise and seeking opportunities for improvement.
- Continuously evaluate supplier performance, including delivery timeliness, quality of goods, and responsiveness to inquiries or concerns.
- Monitor inventory levels and anticipate demand to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained without excessive surplus.
- Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts or overages.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements throughout the procurement process.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to purchasing activities, contracts, and vendor agreements.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and quality assurance teams, to understand requirements and address any procurement-related issues or concerns.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives to support organizational goals and objectives.
- According to current certification routines.
- Make decisions within the financial framework, established directives and instructions for NABU.
- Handles procurements in accordance with current purchasing processes and routines.
- Continuously work to reduce risks and dependencies in the range for which I am responsible.
- Responsible for setting plans and strategies as well as goals for assortment and fulfillment of these.
- Ensures continuous access to relevant "benchmarking" within the range.
- Ensures compliance with agreements entered into.
- Responsible for ensuring that the supplier development work achieves set goals for delivery precision.
- Actively contributes to improvement work in our business.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools. SAP experience is a plus.
- Solid understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and supply chain principles.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
The following are representative of the typical working environment and physical demands.
of this position. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to:
- Sit/stand at a desk for prolonged periods, primarily sedentary work.
- Communicate with others to exchange information.
- Operate standard office equipment that may require repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Perform tasks that require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying to move objects
The salary range for this role is 59,700-67,000USD; however, Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.
If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.
Salary : $59,700 - $67,000
