Purchaser

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.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
033362 Purchaser (Open)

Job Description:

Experienced colleague who is responsible for purchasing Indirect Material and Services required for production.

Involves evaluating suppliers, executing contractual obligations, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet schedules.

Works closely with the sourcing, maintenance, and quality assurance and other teams.

Key Responsibilities


* Identifies sourcing initiatives and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, Total cost of ownership, and delivery performance.


* Participates supplier performance evaluations yearly.


* Negotiates contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure the best total cost of ownership of items not leveraged by strategic sourcing, logistics or other approved departments


* Administers purchase orders for Indirect Material and Services based on plant requisitions.


* Monitors and coordinates timely receipts of materials at the plants.


* Monitors and coordinates with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any issues related to delays or discrepancies.


* Ensures purchasing is compliant with Greif policies & local legislations.


* Ensures approval flows comply with Greif Approval Authority Matrix.


* Resolves pricing issues & support other departments to resolve issues impacting invoice/credit matching.


* Ensures INR/RNI balances are current & manageable.


* Reduces manually entered and approved invoices by Greif.


* Performs internal & external audit of purchasing processes.


* Raises Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) when supplier performance issues are identified, ensure all local SCARs are closed out in a timely manner and credits are collected.


* Communicates effectively with sourcing, accounts payables, and facility colleagues


* Provides updates on KPI’s.

Education & Experience


* Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of relevant experience

Knowledge & Skills


* Strong negotiation and communication skills both internally and externally


* Proficiency in ERP software and Microsoft Office Suite.


* Ability to work under deadlines...