- Manage product and supplier activities, including sourcing, selection, negotiation, RFQs/RFPs, and deal closure
- Analyze market trends and negotiate with vendors to secure optimal pricing and discounts
- Identify new product opportunities and quickly source items based on Sales Representative needs
- Provide high volumes of accurate, time-sensitive quotes within Salesforce; initiate and manage RFQs
- Support Salesforce rollout by assisting pilot teams and training sales staff on processes and tools
- Partner with sales teams to promote preferred vendors, drive profitable growth, and expand opportunities
- Serve as a product and industry expert; provide guidance and training to internal teams
- Maintain item database integrity and support Procurement Operations with accurate item content
- Review inventory and collaborate with Inventory Team on cost optimization, buying parameters, and reorder points
- Lead category projects and conduct annual supplier reviews, including rebates, terms, and performance
- Ensure supplier compliance with company standards; coordinate supplier meetings and manage sample distribution
- Maintain involvement in return procedures and ownership of private label programs within assigned categories
- Some travel is necessary – 20% of time
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 3 plus years of sourcing, purchasing or inventory related experience
- Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational skills to include multitasking
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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.
