Procurement - Category Sourcing Specialist (Atlanta, GA)

Company Description

Shorr Packaging Corporation is one of the largest independent packaging distribution firms in the nation. Our goal for over 90 years remains true to this day – to be a customer-focused, wholesale packaging company with the people, services and equipment to handle any request from boxes and materials to industrial packaging and equipment repair. We identify opportunities to take cost out of packaging and put value in.

Job Description

The Category Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for managing and sourcing of assigned categories to include both current and new product and suppliers. This position will also be responsible for managing all the vendors’ activities with Shorr including margin improvement, payment terms and rebate programs as well as operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of product & supplier management including financials, relationships, product selection, negotiation and deal closure including ability to effectively run RFQs/RFPs
• Ability to quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs
• Manages the integrity of all item database information for both initial setup and maintenance
• Manages detailed projects in assigned categories within the organization
• Becomes an authority within product categories and offers information and light training to other individuals
• Process annual business reviews with top assigned suppliers to include rebate contracts, payment terms and partnership
• Hold current and new Suppliers accountable to Shorr’s Supplier Compliance Guide
• Support the Procurement Operations Team for item content
• Work with Inventory Team on proper inventory buying parameters settings and reorder points
• Working within Shorr’s SQM software environment sourcing, quoting and processing quotes
• Ownership of Shorr’s private label program on items that fall within assigned categories
• Product expert for assigned product categories and market conditions
• Some travel is necessary – 10% of time
• Full involvement of Shorr’s return procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE OR SKILLS

• Strong organizational skills to include multitasking
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Ability to act with limited direction
• Strong ability to negotiate programs, pricing with suppliers
• Ability to run and understand supplier metric reports
• Ability teach and train associates on best practices, new technology that unfolds
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or six plus years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Information

Shorr Packaging has experienced significant growth and unparalleled customer service year after year. The company has provided business solutions through quality packaging systems, products, and technical service for more than 90 years. As an employee owned company since 1984, every member of the Shorr Packaging team is committed to the company's success. Today, Shorr has employee owners in eight branch locations across the U.S. and represent premier manufacturers like 3M, Sealed Air, and Lantech.

The solution to our success is our people, both our customers and our employee owners.

Shorr Packaging Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employee owners with excellent compensation, 401K, employee stock (ESOP), medical, dental, life, and more.

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