Buyer, Flexible Packaging

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

3d•$82,012 - $118,917•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is a key member of the Supply Chain Planning organization responsible for leading supplier-facing activities and maintaining network-level raw materials supply continuity. This role is responsible for managing relationships with vendors and internal customers and driving the operational purchasing and purchasing strategy. The Buyer optimizes purchasing volumes to minimize total costs, works to prevent scrap, and drives process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

2 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function
2 Years – Experience in Position
0 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Travels approximately 10%
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and organization
Track record of leadership
Data-driven approach to problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Knowing when face to face vs. phone vs. email vs. text communication is appropriate
Ability to tailor message to audience
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing

Nice To Haves

4 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning, or similar function
4 Years – Experience in Position
0 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Excel, database development, Six Sigma
Elementary Proficiency in Spanish
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Analyze network inventory and demand for components to drive and execute purchasing decisions over a 90 day horizon
Development of supplier inventory plans and inventory policies that ensure supply continuity, minimize mutual total cost, and mitigate risk
Build supplier relations through frequent interactions with supplier base, incorporating supplier feedback into processes as warranted.
Act as liaison between internal teams and vendor teams
Work with Sales, Forecasting and Master Planning to align on new item introductions, forecast opportunities, production updates, and other areas
Assess and mitigate network supply risks by working collaboratively across teams and functions
Work with suppliers to establish VMI process and practices inclusive of IT infrastructure to support
Ensure adherence to contractual requirements with vendors, inclusive of lead time, capacity, and volume
Minimize corporate driven scrap and manage network coordination of raw material utilization through MRP team
Develop annual supplier-specific sourcing plan, including alignment on supplier inventory build plan
Drive process establishment and improvement for the purchasing team with the intent of automation, systematization, and alignment with other teams
Ensure that all follow-ups are completed in a timely manner and that all communications are addressed within one business day
Develop processes for data management and data continuity across teams.
Ensure that all data is maintained and reported in a timely manner to ensure supply continuity
Assess new purchasing and MRP platforms, methods, and technologies
Track and develop metrics to assess adherence to goals for purchasing team

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking , etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities