Associate Buyer

Menasha Corporation Employees, please log-in to your Workday account to apply for positions. ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Procurement professional to execute sourcing and purchasing activities that support business performance across cost, quality, service, and sustainability objectives. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day procurement operations at assigned site(s), including supplier interaction, purchase order management, pricing verification, invoice resolution, and order tracking.

The position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with company purchasing policies, supplier standards, and national agreements, while also supporting supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management. This individual will lead local cost savings initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and execute RFPs to drive operational excellence.Job Description

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• Executes procurement strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of cost, profitability, productivity, quality, customer service, and sustainability
• Executes tactical procurement activities of assigned location(s) for the following including interacting with suppliers, verifying specifications and pricing, creating purchase orders, monitoring order status, supplier invoice management, and resolution of non-compliance
• Ensures compliance to Menasha’s purchasing policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance to Menasha’s Supplier Code of Conduct
• Ensures compliance with national supplier agreements
• Evaluates prospective suppliers and coordinates supplier approval and qualification process
• Leads local cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Maintains supplier partnerships, leads local supplier management and evaluation processes
• Executes local RFPs (Request for Proposal)
• Administers annual assigned scorecard initiatives and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

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• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Desired

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• Knowledge of the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the functions responsible for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services
• Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services
• Knowledge of methods, tools and documentation of evaluating, selecting and certifying suppliers and part
• Knowledge of process and practices for managing a variety of contractual agreements
• Knowledge of the contractual and legal matters related to expenditures (consulting services, maintenance, agreements, hardware and software acquisitions, outsourcing, etc.)
• Knowledge of tools, processes and practices for purchasing goods and services via electronic links to suppliers and partners

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.