Procurement Specialist - Materials & Supplies

Company Overview Join EPL, a global leader in tube-packaging, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our global expertise spans five large categories - Oral Care, Beauty & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals & Health, Food & Nutrition and Home Care. Take your career to the next level with us; become a part of the Danville, VA team where we specialize in Oral Care and Beauty & Cosmetics tube-packaging. Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist specializing in Materials & Supplies to join our Supply Chain team and support the procurement activities for assigned raw materials, production supplies, and packaging materials required to support manufacturing operations and customer requirements. This position manages designated purchasing categories from purchase order creation through delivery, including supplier communication, order monitoring, issue resolution, returns, and related inventory activities. The Procurement Specialist works collaboratively with the Supply Chain Manager, other Procurement personnel, Planning, Production, Quality, Warehouse, Business Development, Key Account Representatives, and other departments to ensure appropriate material availability while supporting inventory and operational objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, supplier interaction, follow-up, and working cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Manage the procurement of raw materials requirements listed below, but not limited Resins, Masterbatch, Inks, Foils, Varnishes, Cores, Top Seal, Packing Materials, Pallets, Labels, Caps, Printed Web, Laminates, etc. Other specialty materials Procure materials required by the Injection Molding (IM), Tubing Departments, Printing Departments, Complete monthly consignment inventory reconciliations for applicable materials. Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve discrepancies. Create, maintain, update, and monitor purchase orders in SAP for assigned materials and suppliers. Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, quantities, pricing, delivery dates, shortages, delays, and other discrepancies. Communicate potential material shortages, delivery concerns, or other supply issues to the Supply Chain Manager and appropriate internal stakeholders. Process return purchase orders and other required SAP transactions associated with quality complaints, rejected materials, supplier returns, and other material returns. Coordinate with Quality, Warehouse, and suppliers as necessary to facilitate the return, replacement, or disposition of nonconforming or rejected materials. Support aged and excess inventory management activities by coordinating with Business Development (BD), Key Account Representatives (KAR), and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to consume, recover, reallocate, return, or otherwise disposition aged materials. Research inventory, purchase order, supplier, and material information as necessary to support purchasing and inventory decisions. Maintain accurate procurement records and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures and internal control requirements. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with assigned suppliers and internal stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other Procurement personnel to coordinate purchasing activities, share information, and provide coverage when necessary while maintaining ownership of assigned purchasing categories. Identify purchasing or supply issues and escalate significant risks to the Supply Chain Manager as appropriate. Assist with procurement-related reporting, analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of purchasing, procurement, inventory, and supply chain principles. Strong organizational skills…

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