Buyer

Huhtamaki•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together. Negotiates and purchases complex products and services according to demand plans and purchasing policies. Liaises with business and suppliers. Analyzes and evaluates bids, tenders and proposals. Negotiates prices, terms and conditions, and finalise contracts with suppliers. May lead a team. Buyer – Raw Materials Procurement Ensures timely, cost‑effective availability of materials to support uninterrupted production. Position Summary. The Buyer is responsible for planning, sourcing, and purchasing all raw materials required for production. This role ensures that materials are available to meet customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing carrying costs. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, proactive communication, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and supply continuity.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and standard purchasing/ERP systems.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Solid understanding of production planning and manufacturing workflows.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 5 years of purchasing or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Procure raw materials in alignment with current forecasts and production schedules.
Continuously monitor inventory levels to maintain adequate supply while minimizing inventory investment.
Analyze actual material usage versus forecasted demand, considering vendor lead times and production variability.
Create annual raw material projections and review requirements with suppliers.
Maintain accurate purchase orders, confirmations, tracking logs, and vendor records.
Monitor vendor‑managed inventory programs and establish appropriate inventory guidelines.
Source new materials and obtain competitive written quotes based on specifications provided by operations and maintenance.
Maintain an efficient system for tracking all open purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
Work closely with planning, operations, and inventory management to adjust orders based on changing forecasts, performance, and production needs.
Coordinate with outside warehouses to ensure accurate and timely movement of materials.
Partner with the controller to ensure proper coding of inventory and purchased items.
Assist with cost estimates, budgeting, and special projects as needed.
Support accounts payable by reconciling purchase orders and invoices.
Assist independent auditors during purchase order audits.
Develop and distribute material usage, inventory, and purchasing reports for management review.
Create new item records and maintain paperboard standards documentation.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.