Associate Buyer, Packaging Supply Chain

Illinois Employer • Oak Brook, IL • 1h ago

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About the Role:

Are you early in your supply chain career and looking to build hands-on experience in procurement and operations? Join our Packaging Supply Chain team as an Associate Buyer, where youll develop core purchasing, supplier management, and inventory planning skills.

In this entry-level role, youll support sourcing and procurement of packaging materials, collaborate cross-functionally, and help ensure continuity of supply in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a great opportunity to establish a strong foundation and grow into managing supplier relationships and material categories.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Order Management

Process requisitions and create purchase orders for packaging

materials

Review specifications, obtain quotes, and document competitive bids

Track order confirmations, pricing, and delivery timelines

Monitor backorders and proactively expedite critical materials

Supplier Coordination

Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status and ensure

delivery commitments

Support negotiation of pricing and lead times

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues as needed

Inventory & Planning Support

Analyze MRP outputs to place timely and accurate orders

Help maintain appropriate inventory levels based on demand signals

Track inbound shipments and communicate updates to stakeholders

Data & Documentation Management

Maintain accurate vendor, pricing, and item data within ERP systems

(e.g., SAP)

Ensure purchasing documentation is complete and compliant

Support documentation updates and internal recordkeeping standards

Issue Resolution & Compliance

Resolve vendor invoice discrepancies in partnership with Accounts

Payable

Partner with Quality to address supplier quality issues and returns

Support adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and SOPs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Production, Operations, Quality, and Receiving teams

Communicate material availability, risks, and delivery timelines

Support continuity of supply across packaging categories

Continuous Improvement

Contribute ideas to improve purchasing processes, data accuracy, and

supplier reliability

Build knowledge of packaging supply chain processes and apply

learnings to daily work

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related

field preferred

02 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or operations

Internship experience in supply chain, particularly in procurement

or purchasing, is a strong plus

Exposure to manufacturing or regulated environments is a plus

Skills & Strengths

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (filters, pivot tables,

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)

Analytical mindset with ability to interpret basic supply and demand

signals

Effective written communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Comfortable working independently with a proactive, self-directed

approach

Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus

APICS/CSCP certification is a plus

Why Join Us?

Build a strong foundation in procurement and supply chain operations

Gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and experienced

professionals

Diverse Experiences

Blistex is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Blistex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status.

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