Temporary Purchasing Assistant - Green Bay Packaging : Job Details

Position Overview

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a temporary purchasing assistant to join our procurement team to fill a temporary vacancy.

• Perform procurement duties for the purchasing department
• Complete general administration tasks including expediting shipments and communicating with suppliers
• Responsible for managing procurement and supply chain tasks in support of departmental activities
• Co-ordinate and monitor purchasing of consumable and maintenance related items.
• Communicate with vendors and internal/external customers as well as handling internal/external service relationships
• Assist in preparation of Excel files, Word documents and reports where applicable
• Assist with maintenance of equipment parts inventory system for naming convention and keeping parts lists current
• Assist maintenance personnel in acquiring data on vendors, parts, etc.
• Assist Accounts Payable with coding and variances
• Responsible for tracking internal and external repair parts, along with monitoring the costs of repairs
• Send purchase orders to suppliers and verify receipt of product
• Available to work overtime on an as-needed basis

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred
• Minimum of one year experience in the procurement field preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills and office experience

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.