Senior Buyer – Indirect Sourcing

CKS Packaging Inc

Senior Buyer for Indirect Materials leads sourcing and negotiation for Mauser Packaging Solutions. Responsible for optimizing costs and managing supplier relationships within purchasing processes.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeOak Brook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute sourcing strategy for Indirect categories of about $50 million spend that will evolve based on business needs. Indirect spend categories include Safety Supplies, Forklifts, Uniforms, Office Supplies, Facilities Management, Travel and Shop Expenses.
Collaborate with Operational Teams across NA Large Packaging and NA Small Packaging Business Unit to execute Indirect sourcing strategies as well as day to day operational needs.
Identify, develop, & execute savings opportunities including, but not limited to supplier consolidation, RFQ, fact-based negotiations.
Lead the negotiation of a commercial supply agreement (i.e. contract) with suppliers included within the sourcing strategy.
Act as project manager and lead cross functional team to carry out project implementations.
Foster collaborative and effective communication between supply base and internal stakeholders (i.e. operations, plant specific Purchasing personnel, quality, engineering, sales, etc.)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or Finance.
Experience in Indirect category management with a medium to large size operations of at least 20 manufacturing plants.
Project management skills are critical to be successful in the role.
Ability to multi task while able to prioritize key priorities to impact business results.
Excellent in communication and ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
High Energy Level, Quick Learner, Curiosity.
Strong Desire to Achieve Results.
Demonstrated strong analytical skillset. Proficiency in Excel, Tableau.
Fact-based & data driven in decision making process.
Leader to own & drive activities within cross-functional team.
2-3 years of Strategic Sourcing experience.
2-3 years of Procurement experience supporting the manufacturing industry.
2-3 years of Supplier Relationship Management experience.
2-3 years of experience working within a cross functional team.
Be self-directed and manage multiple tasks without close supervision.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingprocurementsupplier relationship managementproject managementdata analysisnegotiationRFQsavings opportunitiescategory managementfact-based decision making

Soft Skills

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