Purchasing Associate - (USA, Remote) Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm CST

Company Description

Vestcom is the industry leader in technology-driven shelf-edge solutions for Retailers and CPGs. Our data-integrated media solutions drive sales and loyalty, engaging shoppers where it matters most – the point of decision. Our patented innovation has been trusted by top retailers for more than 30 years to drive productivity and profitable growth. For our growing team of over 1000 employees, Vestcom offers the stability of an established company with the entrepreneurial spirit and fast-paced environment of a start-up.

Vestcom’s core values are at the heart of our organization, representing our fundamental beliefs and serving as our guiding light in for how we conduct business and interact with each other.

• OUR TEAMS - Our colleagues and our client define our team.
• OUR INTEGRITY - Our colleagues and clients rely upon us to deliver.
• OUR INGENUITY - Our colleagues and clients look to us for unique solutions.
• OUR PERFORMANCE - Our colleagues and clients team with us to win.

Vestcom is a standalone business unit of Avery Dennison, a Fortune 500 leader in materials science and packaging materials. Learn more at www.vestcom.com.

Job Description

Opportunity

The Purchasing Associate is responsible for executing procurement and inventory strategies. This role requires a results oriented, analytical person who can successfully combine a savvy interpersonal style with strong business acumen. This position has responsibility for ensuring material planning and delivery meet both internal and external client requirements, as well as building a first-class supplier base that delivers on time, on quality and on cost.

►   Key Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure accurate and timely purchase order creation and goods receipt to support production activities and client requirements.

• Review purchase order requests from multiple locations for accuracy.

• Verify pricing and generate purchase orders based on approved requests.

• Enter and process purchase orders in the ERP software.

• Once purchase orders are verified for accuracy, send to the appropriate supply chain vendor partner.

• Work directly with supply chain vendor partners regarding purchase order acceptance, status updates, and expediting deliveries when needed.  Close purchase orders as required.

• Update and communicate pricing on an ongoing basis.

• Quote products as needed.

• Approve invoices and reconcile variances.

• Maintain supply chain partner vendor lists and profiles.

• Contact supply chain vendor partners concerning pricing, service, and accounting concerns.

• Assist in the coordination of activities necessary to accomplish internal and external customer service and supply-goals and objectives.

• Manage supplier relationships and build effective partnerships.

• Work closely with Finance and Operations for material requirements, and billing.

• Ensures compliance with internal policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 Section 404.

Qualifications

►   Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required. Associate degree in business, purchasing, or manufacturing management related field preferred.

• ERP systems literacy knowledge preferred.  TCM (Workwise) experience is highly desirable.

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, and able to work well with teams.

• Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.).

• Maintain the highest ethical standards and strict confidentiality since the job requires working with highly sensitive data.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and deliver results.

• Ability to embody and reflect Vestcom’s core values

►   Additional Requirements

• Compliance with Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required

• Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures 

►   Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

►   Management Disclaimer

Vestcom’s Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in the position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or Vestcom may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 / hour.

The hiring wage rate range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Shift: USA, Remote / Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm CST / Days Off: Sat & Sun

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