IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 18 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, China, Europe, and the United States.
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Job Title: NA Category Buyer
Location: North America
Job Overview and key duties (agile)
- Responsible for purchasing activities from requisition to receipt in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collaborate with the Procurement Director to ensure site procurement activities align with vendor agreements and expectations.
- Working with Planning and Inventory team members to ensure consistency of our supply chain.
- Manage the movement of materials, goods, and products (including imports and exports) to meet production demand effectively.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of business operations, vendor seasonality, and production constraints to optimize lead times and drive process improvements.
- Work with the Supply Chain team to enhance supply chain, planning, and logistics activities, and update variables in the ERP system for efficiency.
- Evaluate ordering and stocking strategies across the division to stay within budget guidelines.
- Ensure accuracy and maintenance of ERP system.
- Facilitate communication between internal and external teams for information exchange and order management.
- Ensure compliance in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to safeguard the well-being of staff and visitors.
- Ability to role model our Values.
- Support adherence to corporate policies.
Additional information (including specialized qualifications / skills)
- Bachelors degree in relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, particularly in the manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in comprehending operational processes, customer needs, and product technicalities.
- Skill in multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining precision.
- Effective communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration
- ERP experience (IFS advantageous but not essential).
- Familiarity with lean methodologies could be advantageous.
- Willingness to travel as required.
