Buyer

Takasago International Corporation U S A•Teterboro, NJ

9d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material supply through effective supplier management, purchase order execution, demand alignment, and inventory support. The position serves as the primary operational contact for suppliers, driving timely order confirmations, resolving supply issues, managing past-due orders, and mitigating material risks that could impact production or customer demand. The role also develops receiving schedules, balances warehouse capacity, and identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency through optimized ordering and supplier coordination.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience required
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service orientation and ability to build productive supplier relationships.
Highly organized with strong follow-up and prioritization skills.
Able to manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly to changing demand, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Working knowledge of forecasting, MRP parameters, and inventory impact.
Willingness to work overtime as business needs require.
Must comply with all Takasago International Corporation (U.S.A.) safety, health, and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols applicable to assigned work.
Consistent application of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management System standards are required within the scope of this role.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Business, Materials Management, or a related field preferred.
Experience in the Flavor & Fragrance industry or in a related manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
SAP experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the daily operational liaison for suppliers, resolving concerns quickly to minimize disruption to production.
Ensure suppliers confirm purchase orders within 48 hours of release; partner with suppliers to resolve exceptions and protect demand fulfillment.
Proactively manage past-due purchase orders, driving resolution with suppliers and escalating when necessary.
Act on the Buyer Exception Report to address risks and support demand requirements.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support daily operations and long-term procurement needs.
Ensure supplier documentation and compliance processes are consistently followed.
Review and analyze purchase requirements daily to support demand forecasts and production plans.
Create, maintain, and release purchase orders based on raw material requirements driven by the Demand Plan.
Communicate material shortages proactively, using SAP availability tools to assess supply position and mitigate risk.
Identify and escalate MRP parameter concerns to Strategic Purchasing.
Maintain a clear understanding of forecast drivers, MRP parameters, and their impact on inventory.
Develop and maintain the monthly receiving schedule based on forecasted requirements, incoming receipt flow, and consolidated supplier orders.
Run and review capacity reports, adjusting the receiving schedule as needed to balance workload and maintain efficiency.
Optimize purchase order timing and consolidation to reduce delivery-related expenses and create efficiencies for the receiving team.
Own the weekly KPI process: create, review, and resolve the Buyer KPI Report and associated performance measures.
Collaborate with the Manager and Strategic Procurement on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Adhere to all documentation, procurement, and operational processes.