[Hiring] Purchasing Specialist (Remote) REMOTE USA
Position: Purchasing Specialist (Remote)
Date Posted: September 30, 2025
Industry: Packaging / Supply Chain / Procurement / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: Not Specified
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent education/experience preferred
Salary: $37,125.00 – $61,875.00
Location: Michigan, United States — REMOTE
Company: Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions
Description:
About the Company:
Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and fibre-based packaging solutions, combining materials science, engineering and design to drive innovation across the industry. Guided by values such as integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, the company focuses on sustainable packaging and operational excellence.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support packaging sourcing, inventory management and supplier relationships while coordinating inbound logistics. This role plays a central part in keeping product flow steady, preventing stock-outs, and partnering closely with Accounts Payable and warehouse teams to service some of the company’s largest strategic accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate purchasing activities across departments and sites, escalating and collaborating with senior management when needed.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing issues and maintain healthy supplier payment terms.
- Manage relationships with multiple vendors, expediting orders and adjusting priorities to avoid inventory shortages.
- Support supply-chain optimization by reacting to market shifts and changes in product mix or transit.
- Help develop materials management strategies for assigned groups and present recommendations to leadership.
- Monitor contract compliance and participate in facilities or supplier discussions to resolve operational matters.
- Work with warehouse and inventory teams on quality checks, cycle counts, and routing to improve accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support procurement and operations goals.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent preferred.
- High level of organisation, strong time-management and the ability to manage several projects concurrently.
- Solid analytical, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional partners (technical, engineering, operations, management).
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and comfort learning other systems as required.
What We Offer:
- A corporate culture built on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary aligned to role and location, plus a benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and more.
- A career within a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are core business drivers.
Equal Opportunity:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics. Compensation will vary by role, level and location.
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