- Manage assigned categories and supplier relationships.
- Lead sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Negotiate pricing, rebates, and payment terms.
- Identify new suppliers and product opportunities.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance.
- Analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance.
- Develop category strategies to improve profitability.
- Identify cost-saving and growth opportunities.
- Support new product sourcing initiatives.
- Provide quotes, sourcing solutions, and category expertise.
- Partner with Sales to support customer opportunities.
- Deliver timely and accurate pricing support.
- Utilize analytics, AI tools, Salesforce, and business systems to support decision-making.
- Develop reporting and insights that improve performance.
- Support process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Partner with Inventory, Procurement, and Operations teams.
- Support inventory optimization and supply chain efficiency.
- Participate in supplier visits, customer meetings, and trade shows.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Finance, or related field.
- 3–7 years of sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management experience.
- Experience using AI-powered business tools.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, rebates, and payment terms.
- Industry experience in distribution, packaging, manufacturing, or industrial supply preferred.
- Proficiency in Excel, CRM/ERP systems, and Salesforce.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
- Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
- 401K plan plus matching
- Team based Employee Owner company culture
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 plus years of sourcing, purchasing or inventory related experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Salesforce and providing time-sensitive quotes/RFQs
- Strong organizational skills including multitasking
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- High attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
Shorr is your premium, full-service packaging partner. We have an unmatched ability to optimize holistic supply chain processes, differentiate brands from their competition, and accelerate customer growth. Together we can streamline your processes, increase your output, consolidate your vendor network, and innovate your packaging. We offer innovative packaging products and equipment from industry-leading manufacturers. Product lines include corrugated, carton closure, tapes and adhesives, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, pallet unitization, flexible and protective packaging. We specialize in packaging design, process and procurement methodologies, along with customized automated equipment solutions. Our equipment sales and service team is comprised of expert sales representatives, process engineers and skilled service technicians. Equipment lines include pallet wrappers, case formers, case sealers, shrink wrappers, workstations, bagging and strapping machines. Other core competencies include in-depth consultative reviews along with post-purchase service and support. Shorr Packaging Corp. is geographically positioned with branches, warehouses and distribution centers strategically positioned across the country to best serve your needs. As an employee-owned company, we value every business relationship and will do whatever it takes to ensure success.
