PURCHASING AGENT

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Purchasing Agent III

Function and Scope

Responsible for timely procurement (including all contracts and capital purchases) of materials and services for a designated portion of the Mill. Provide oversight and assist the Procurement activities of on-site Capital Contractor. Ensure a stable base of acceptable vendors to guarantee a competitive quality source for all of the DeRidder Mill's needs for materials and services. This includes vendor selection, procurement decisions (pricing, freight, terms of payment, etc.), and problem resolutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure materials and services, including drafting and execution of all contracts and capital purchases for front end of Mill and provide coverage for back end of mill. Procure commodity materials and rentals in absence of other Purchasing Agent and Buyer. Supervise all of the procurement activities of our in-house contractor buyers.
• Manage vendor base (evaluations, reviews, visits, negotiations, rate schedules, and contracts).
• Manage procurement for capital projects. Attend required meetings with vendors and project team, and assist in management of all procurement activities of capital cost plus contractor.
• Problem solving on vendor invoices and receiving issues (including match discrepancy report, over 90-day receivers, invoice problem list, and closing of po's).
• Protect legal interests of the company (insurance and contracts).
• Review systems issues and work for improvements.
• Provide coverage for the other Purchasing Agent and Buyer in their absence.

Supervision and Leadership Exercised

Minimal supervisory direction received. Incumbent has wide latitude for decision-making and accountability.

Periodic review of work with administrative assistant to Accounting/Procurement.

Contractor.

Provide oversight in all of the procurement activities of our in-house Capital Contractor Buyers.

Assist Capital Contractor Planners in scope definition and available vendors for use in bid process.

Reporting and Accountability Relationships

Report directly to Financial Manager; accountable to all requisitioners and mill management.

Decision Making Authority

Responsible for procurement of over $31,000,000 materials and services, including drafting and execution of contracts, with no limit on cost. Purchase order authorization limit is $150,000.00.

Business Contacts

Internal - daily contact with planners, engineers, all requisitioners, receiving, Corporate SAS, Corporate Legal, Corporate Procurement, and Corporate Risk Management.

External - daily contact with vendors (sales, accounting, management) for negotiations, placing orders, providing information, and resolving problems.

Qualifications

1. Education and Experience

BS degree in Business Management or related field; or relevant experience.

5 Years experience at a manufacturing facility.

3 Years purchasing experience preferred.

1. Knowledge/Competencies

Working Knowledge of Financial/Purchasing Software Systems.

The ability to select, set-up, train, and provide ongoing management of vendors and contractors.

Solid working knowledge of purchasing program administration, contract administration, supplier sourcing, vendor analysis, and program evaluation preferred.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency should be at an intermediate level with the ability to design and create presentations, spreadsheets, and databases.

Working Knowledge of all Commodity Materials.

Full working knowledge of all needed computer skills and associated software.

Self-motivation, attention to detail, and disciplined follow-through are essential

Analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, and ability to multi-task.

Working knowledge of Contracts for Services and Materials.

1. Work Environment

Office; some visits to vendor shops and mill production areas

1. Physical Demands

Standing (#hrs) 1 Surface type carpeted floor

Sitting (#hrs) 7 Surface type desktop workstation

Walking (#hrs) Surface type see standing above

Balance Requirement Conditions (ie stairs/ladders/catwalks) very limited

Lifting (floor to waist) object 10 lbs

(waist to shoulder) object 5 lbs

(overhead) object 5lbs

Carrying - object 10lbs

Stooping/Bending-(#Hrs) 1

Crawling/Kneeling -(#Hrs) very limited

Reaching - (Below waist level) object very limited distance very limited

(Overhead) object very limited distance very limited

(At torso level) object very limited distance very limited

Grasping - Object 7hrs (mouse)

Fine Manipulation Requirements - Object 7hrs (mouse)

Hand Wrist Work- Object (ie Computer) 7(# Hrs)

Twisting/Rotation Motions very limited Body Part waist

Repetitive Motions typing, writing, phone, mouse

Seeing Requirements written documents, computer screen

Hearing Requirements telephone and face-to-face conversations; alarms

Talking Requirements telephone and face-to-face conversations

Personal Protective Equipment Needed

Mill required PPE when going into areas that require same

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

• DeRidder, LA 70634, USA