PCBG Direct Material Buyer

MYTEX Polymers US Corp•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

The PCBG Direct Material Buyer is responsible for maintaining the continuous supply of required goods and materials and addressing supply problems that could affect business operations. The role researches purchasing trends and markets, identifies cost-reduction opportunities, negotiates supplier contracts and commercial terms, evaluates supplier performance, and prepares purchase orders in line with organizational requirements. The position develops procurement processes and operational improvements, works with Central/Global Procurement on corporate contracts and sourcing initiatives, and partners with R&D to explore alternate raw-material sources. It serves as the Business Relationship Partner for the Performance Polymers Division, works with the Inventory Manager on goals including working capital, and may act for the purchasing manager when authorized. The role operates across business-office and manufacturing-plant environments at multiple sites, with plant-floor safety equipment required and potential overnight travel of up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
10 or more years in purchasing or supply chain management; five or more years of purchasing experience.
Computer proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong presentation and computer skills.
Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
Familiarity with contracts, NDAs, MSAs, and other agreements.
Ability to build and maintain effective, productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Attention to detail and ability to set priorities.
Analytical and numerically astute, with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to develop ethical and productive internal and external vendor relationships.
Results-oriented, with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
Customer-oriented and focused, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with automotive OEM specifications, material requirements, and material approval processes.
Ability to work in a team-based technical environment and individually with minimal supervision.
Self-directed team player with a high level of motivation.
Ability to work in a changing environment and prioritize issues with limited resources.
Ability to comply with applicable customer requirements and ISO/IATF 16949 QMS and ISO 14001 EMS requirements.
Ability to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit; lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain concentration and make data-driven decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Extrusion tooling and process knowledge is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensure the continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate supply problems that could risk or affect business operations.
Research, analyze, and forecast buying trends, markets, styles, and products for the specified target market and demographics.
Research opportunities to reduce costs and deliver updates, briefs, and reports as required.
Develop innovative procurement processes, including those involving S4 Hana, and ideas to improve operational efficiency, business performance, and continuous improvement.
Negotiate supplier contracts, prices, and business terms, and identify savings using procurement best practices.
Assess and review suppliers, ensure contract compliance, and manage performance-improvement activities.
Maintain professional and consistent supplier relationships and ensure purchasing policies and procedures are followed during negotiations and contract awards.
Collaborate with Central/Global Procurement on corporate contracts, standards, and cross-business sourcing while retaining responsibility for PCBG business-unit execution and results.
Work with R&D to explore alternative raw-material sources and costs based on product development.
Assess supplier contracts, terms, quotations, and financial risks of purchases.
Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations, organizational targets, and requirements.
Act as Business Relationship Partner for the Performance Polymers Division, ensuring its direct procurement needs are understood, aligned, and met.
Resolve supplier issues involving price, quality, delivery, or invoices.
Work with the Inventory Manager to achieve goals and objectives, including working-capital goals.
Attend trade shows, product exhibitions, and conferences as needed to stay informed about products and trends.
Act in place of the purchasing manager when required and authorized, and perform other assigned duties.