Associate Buyer

Menasha Corporation•Pelahatchie, MS

42d

About The Position

Involved in all purchasing activities. Receives orders and grants approval for purchases of goods or services. Analyzes changes or new issues in materials and supplies to find ways to reduce costs and improve quality. Executes procurement strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of cost, profitability, productivity, quality, customer service, and sustainability Executes tactical procurement activities of assigned location(s) for the following including interacting with suppliers, verifying specifications and pricing, creating purchase orders, monitoring order status, supplier invoice management, and resolution of non-compliance Operations approved plant requisitioned Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO) supplies and services up to $100,000 Ensures compliance to Menasha's purchasing policies and procedures Ensures compliance to Menasha's Supplier Code of Conduct Ensures compliance with national supplier agreements Participates in evaluating prospective MRO suppliers and coordinates supplier approval and qualification process Supports local cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence Administers annual assigned scorecard initiatives and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports Ensures compliance to Menasha's Risk Management supplier insurance requirements Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
Some relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Involved in all purchasing activities.
Receives orders and grants approval for purchases of goods or services.
Analyzes changes or new issues in materials and supplies to find ways to reduce costs and improve quality.
Executes procurement strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of cost, profitability, productivity, quality, customer service, and sustainability
Executes tactical procurement activities of assigned location(s) for the following including interacting with suppliers, verifying specifications and pricing, creating purchase orders, monitoring order status, supplier invoice management, and resolution of non-compliance
Operations approved plant requisitioned Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO) supplies and services up to $100,000
Ensures compliance to Menasha's purchasing policies and procedures
Ensures compliance to Menasha's Supplier Code of Conduct
Ensures compliance with national supplier agreements
Participates in evaluating prospective MRO suppliers and coordinates supplier approval and qualification process
Supports local cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
Administers annual assigned scorecard initiatives and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports
Ensures compliance to Menasha's Risk Management supplier insurance requirements
Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications