About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world.  We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.  Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. 

 

Division Overview:

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

 

Location:

La Crosse, WI

 

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the Purchasing Agent responsibilities would include, but will not be limited to, the following:  

Prepare or edit purchase requisitions from various personnel.  Review requisitions to verify accuracy of specifications, account codes, commodity codes and item codes. Support and partnership with PM&R group for product selection, price negotiations and purchasing decisions.   Contact vendors for comparative quotes; Assures proper evaluation of vendors for best cost /best business practices for sourcing  Create purchase orders for the acquisition of materials utilizing best cost / business practices for sourcing and following Company process and authorization matrix  Place orders with suppliers or vendors and ensuring that documentation is in order, with terms and conditions being clear.  Schedule or expedite deliveries of goods and services and obtain confirmation.  Secure most cost-effective delivery method for sourced materials Provide backup support for Storeroom Attendant Provide administrative assistance as needed within department and across plant All other duties as assigned