Responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category.
Analyze specifications, quality, quantity and delivery requirements for assigned less complex product category and/or specific project; determine best supply source; survey markets for new supply sources
Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers
May negotiate and create smaller, less complex 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
May 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
May assist with or participate in key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc.
Other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field preferred
CSCP, CLTD, CPIM or equivalent certification preferred
Typically requires 0-2 years of experience in purchasing or supply management
Typically has 0-2 years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services
Knowledge of ERP systems preferred

Regular domestic and/or international travel is expected for this position; minimum of 25%

Supply Chain Buyer

Key skills