Procurement Specialist (Buyer I)

Job overview

The Procurement Specialist (Buyer I) role is onsite in Painesville, OH. Compensation is not specified. The role supports RANPAK’s purchasing and supply processes in a manufacturing environment. The specialist manages assigned procurement activities to align purchases with company goals, project timelines, budgets, quality, and efficiency. Supplier coordination, accurate purchasing data, and timely product and parts delivery help prevent production delays and support projects and new product introductions.

What you'll do

• Manage procurement of assigned goods and commodities under company policies
• coordinate quotations, purchases, and deliveries
• review requisitions for accuracy
• improve data accuracy and system integrity
• pursue cost reductions without compromising quality
• forecast and monitor stock levels and deliveries
• manage supplier relationships and performance
• resolve defective material returns, corrective action requests, and invoicing issues
• support engineering change notices and cross-department projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

procurement specialist

buyer i

purchasing

supply chain

supplier management

mrp

sap preferred

inventory forecasting

cost reduction

painesville oh

ranpak

manufacturing environment

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least three years of purchasing or supply-chain experience in a manufacturing environment; five years is preferred. MRP experience is required, with SAP preferred. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience is listed.

About the employer

RANPAK is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers. Sector: 53.