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Ball

Aluminum packaging for beverages and products

Plant Buyer

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeGuadalupe, Nuevo Leon, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Broad training in a related field, usually acquired through college-degree-level education or work-related experience.
  • At least 2 years of job-related experience.
  • English proficiency is required.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Working knowledge of business principles, legal practices, customer needs and requirements, purchasing principles and practices, and company manufacturing products, practices, nomenclature, and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment by correcting unsafe acts and conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents as required.
  • Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
  • Procure plant supplies, other direct materials, services, and equipment using effective cost-control methods.
  • Expedite all open orders to ensure timely delivery of stock items.
  • Select transportation modes for incoming and outgoing shipments of items other than metal or finished goods.
  • May solicit competitive negotiations on payment terms to obtain cost savings.
  • Maintain the file maintenance system for accurate data.
  • Ensure correct tax codes on purchase orders.
  • Coordinate with other plants concerning availability of parts for shipment.
  • Establish and maintain an employee-relations climate of trust and confidence with employees, union stewards, and representatives to promote achievement of plant and company goals and discourage third-party interference.

About the Company

Ball

Aluminum packaging for beverages and products

Ball Corporation is a global aluminum packaging company focused on sustainability and packaging solutions for beverages, personal care, and household products. It produces cans, bottles, and aerosol containers and operates worldwide with about 16,000 employees (founded 1880). Its products are made from aluminum and designed for consumer use in beverages and personal care items. The company emphasizes sustainable packaging practices and responsible manufacturing as part of its operations. Ball aims to deliver reliable, recyclable packaging at scale while expanding its product lines and geographic reach to meet customer needs. Compared with competitors, Ball combines a long history, large manufacturing footprint, and a clear emphasis on sustainability and aluminum packaging to differentiate itself in the packaging industry.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westminster, CO
Founded
1880

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