Buyer, Chemical & Packaging Procurement

Job Title: Buyer, Chemical & Packaging Procurement
Location: Ewing, New Jersey (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite Tuesday-Thursday)

Type: Contract (1 year)
Compensation: $35 - $40 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: M- F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Overview:
The Buyer – Chemical & Packaging Procurement is a key member of the Global Procurement Team, responsible for ensuring the reliable supply of chemicals and packaging components for leading brands. This role is action-oriented and focused on driving operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and proactive supply management.

Responsibilities:

• PIR & Source List Updates: Maintain and regularly update Purchase Information Records (PIR) and Source Lists in SAP/ERP systems to ensure accurate supplier and material data for procurement activities.
• Analytical Work: Conduct detailed analysis of price changes, supplier quotations, and RFP responses. Support bid analysis and make recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative data. Prepare and present findings to stakeholders using advanced Excel-based analysis.
• Credit Requests: Initiate and manage supplier credit requests, including negotiating payment term extensions to support company cash flow initiatives.
• Managing Supply Disruptions: Proactively identify, assess, and resolve supply disruptions. Collaborate with Supplier, Plant Operations, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to ensure continuity of supply and implement reliability initiatives.
• Supporting Procurement Strategy: Work closely with the Procurement Manager to develop and execute procurement strategies. Participate in strategic sourcing processes, including RFP development, supplier selection, and contract execution. Support category strategy development through market research, benchmarking, and implementation planning.
• Support and execute strategic initiatives within assigned categories to drive maximum cost savings and value creation for the organization.
• Partner closely with key stakeholder teams to understand critical business needs and support development of sourcing strategies to deliver results meeting these objectives.
• Guide supplier identification and selection to meet criteria such as assurance of supply, cost, quality, and compliance.
• Support routine supplier business reviews and evaluate supplier performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product launches and transitions.
• Ensure accurate and timely SAP master data updates.

Must Haves/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (required), MBA (preferred)
• CPIM, CSCP or CPM certification
• 3-5 years Procurement and/or Supply Chain experience
• MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience working within ERP/P2P systems, SAP/Oracle (preferred)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills (Excel-based analysis).
• Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids.
• High motivation, ability to prioritize, and self-direction.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.