Buyer ENV

Lesaffre Group Openings•West Chester, PA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer will assist in managing the procurement and delivery of raw materials, packaging, and supplies for manufacturing locations. This role involves negotiating and resolving day-to-day issues, coordinating with the Production Manager on inventory control, and maintaining accurate pricing in the ERP system. The Buyer will also support Quality Assurance with vendor evaluations and manage specific resources for the Admin office, Sales and Marketing, and Co-pack needs. Responsibilities include initiating purchase orders, following up on plant trials, seeking cost savings, and managing the procurement process for new fixed asset purchases. This role requires tracking fixed asset purchases against budget, collaborating with accounting, and preparing documentation for year-end reporting. Participation in scheduling meetings and preparing monthly reports on material consumption are also key duties. Travel may be required, including some overnight travel by road or air, but is limited.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related degree, or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years purchasing experience).
Strong experience in managing activities in purchasing departments.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
Ability to read, listen, and speak English is required.
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as algebra, arithmetic, and statistics.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to calculate currency amounts such as percent discounts and interest.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems, define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical purchasing or related field is preferred.
Proficiency in French is valued.
Strong knowledge with QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing procurement and delivery of raw materials, packaging, and supplies for manufacturing locations.
Negotiate and resolve day-to-day issues (rush shipment requirements, service delays, invoicing errors, quality claims, etc.).
Coordinate with Production Manager the planning of inventory control parameters for assigned products.
Maintain accurate pricing within ERP system (Sage).
Assist Quality Assurance with Vendor evaluations and documentations such as specification updates, vendor product qualifications, and BRC requirements.
Manage specific resources such as supplies and some equipment for Admin office, materials for Sales and Marketing, Co-pack material needs, artwork and film design related to Consumer packaging.
Initiate purchase orders and amendments as required.
Follow-up with manufacturing facilities for plant trials of new / revised materials, and to coordinate timely conclusion of the trials.
Strive for continuous improvement of cost savings opportunities.
Manage the procurement process for new fixed asset purchases, including obtaining quotes, approvals, and coordinating delivery.
Track fixed asset purchases by project, against budget and notify management of deviations or delays.
Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure fixed asset data is properly reflected in the financial statements (WIP, In-Service Dates).
Prepare and document fixed asset purchases, orders and payments for year-end reporting.
Participate in scheduling meetings with up-to-date information on orders and expected delivery dates.
Prepare monthly reports detailing the consumption and usage of materials.