Supply Chain Buyer

As the Supply Chain Buyer, you are responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for the assigned product category. You will analyze specifications, quality, quantity, and delivery requirements for assigned moderately complex product category; determine best supply source; survey markets for new supply sources; recommend and source substitute items if product is not available. You will help establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers; may partner on joint continuous improvement initiatives.

• Determine best supply source survey markets for new supply sources; recommend and source substitute items if product is not available
• Assist with the development of short and long-range purchasing strategies in order right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers
• Negotiate and create moderately complex key supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision
• Maintain cost control and drive cost reduction
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate, and issue quotations ensuring all purchasing policy and objectives are met; complete purchase transactions ensuring that all deliverables are met
• Responsible for site inventory levels, product rejects and chargebacks
• Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations, responsible for resolution of escalated supplier issues
• Evaluate suppliers against quarterly supplier scorecard; perform site visits, collect, and analyze internal metric data
• Require compliance to all performance parameters for which supplier is accountable
• Maintain updated economic and business condition knowledge that may affect purchasing strategy; consult with senior management
• May participate in cross-functional teams and key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc.
• May prepare reports, value analysis studies, and perform other procurement duties
• Travel to different BW Papersystems facilities or customer locations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field
• 1+ years of experience in purchasing or supply management
• 1+ years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services
• Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics 365

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