What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Silgan Containers?
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The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative culture focused on safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and career growth
- Support end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing activities, including RF(x) processes such as RFP, RFQ, and RFI management and supplier communications
- Coordinate procurement projects by tracking milestones, deliverables, supplier timelines, and cost savings initiatives
- Partner with Category Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to execute sourcing strategies and drive additional business value
- Manage purchase orders, supplier records, vendor data, pricing updates, and ERP system accuracy to ensure continuity of supply
- Assist with supplier onboarding, compliance management, supplier performance tracking, and issue resolution
- Support contract lifecycle management, including supplier agreements, renewals, documentation, and procurement compliance tracking
- Analyze procurement, purchasing, and supply chain data to prepare reports, KPIs, dashboards, and actionable insights
- Maintain cloud-based visibility to procurement priorities while aligning suppliers and internal stakeholders to timelines and deliverables
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement operations, purchasing processes, sourcing workflows, and system efficiencies
- Provide coordination and follow-through that enables teams to execute effectively and remain accountable
- Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or 5 years of relevant experience instead of a degree)
- 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience required, ideally within a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of RF(x) processes, procurement operations, purchasing procedures, and strategic sourcing fundamentals
- Experience with ERP systems, including JDE, Oracle, or equivalent platforms, along with Microsoft Office applications
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and create structure within complex procurement activities
- Adaptable and proactive while maintaining momentum in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy across procurement data, supplier communications, and purchasing processes
- Strong communicator capable of collaborating effectively with suppliers, procurement teams, and stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to influence without authority and drive accountability, alignment, and progress across teams
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate procurement and supply chain data into actionable insights
- Silgan is a global Fortune 500 leader in manufacturing and packaging solutions with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are committed to sustainability, safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
- If you are a motivated procurement professional seeking to grow your career in purchasing, strategic sourcing, and supply chain operations within manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.