Purchaser

SCHOTT AG•Lebanon, PA

About The Position

Your Contribution Manage local purchasing and supply management activities with a strong focus on compliance and CSR [corporate social responsibility], including Purchasing Guideline, Signature Guideline, etc. Help within respective area of responsibility to drive site objectives and achieve goals Support global purchasing with local information Act as the subject matter expert (SME) regarding the local supplier markets and requirements of local internal customers Manage all aspects of local buying, including but not limited to- sourcing, quoting and on time delivery; generate requests for quotes and/or bids for all commodities and services Review all submitted requisitions for accuracy and completion, while processing with the vendor accordingly Act as purchasing contact for local internal employee contacts Support and lead special initiatives seeking to optimize value generation or increase efficiency of purchasing activities (benchmarking, global sourcing, etc.) Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders according to internal purchasing standards, to include verification of price terms and conditions As required by business needs- generate reports out of SAP and/or SIEVO / Celonis, including but not limited to- Open PO Reports, On Time Delivery report, open requisition reports, spend data and savings reports Maintain SAP purchasing data for accuracy; this entails pricing information, records and material master data Communicate with suppliers regarding escalated matters and/or potential obstacles Work with other departments and internal Company stakeholders (local or otherwise), as needed, to satisfy purchasing needs Manage past dues and expedite requests, as needed; handle the acknowledgement process to include- attaching documents to appropriate SAP Purchase orders; (this may also include quotes, or any other support documentation) Handle suppliers that have Vending Programs (i.e. MRO) and/or other Vendor Managed Inventory Systems that may include packaging, clean room supplies, office supplies and janitorial supplies Improve order efficiency rate (OER%) by using alternative order types (SPO, scheduling agreements, framework orders, etc.) Lead local cost-savings projects to achieve beneficial Company outcome(s) Manage all aspects of invoice reconciliation, such as research and problem resolution (GR/IR clearing) Coordinate action plans to adequately cover short-term demands, along with measures to solve critical supply situations based on quality, time or quantity matters Carry out regular supplier performance ratings with key suppliers Coordinate sustainable supplier development projects Conduct business review meetings with suppliers Support other departments regarding various supplier related topics (supplier audits, new product launches, etc.) Help promote and implement safety/EHS directives and maintain a clean and safe workspace Assure compliance with ISO certifications and cGMP, along with adherence to Company policies and procedures and Code of Conduct/safety guidelines

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, or related field, required
Minimum of five years of experience in Material Planning or Purchasing, required
Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 15378, along with cGMP and ISO
Thorough MS Office applications, SAP and electronic QMS systems
Multi-tasking abilities
Decision making
Detail oriented approach
Forward/creative thinking
Service oriented
Effective communication skills
Ability to read, write and speak English language
Office / PPE (when/where applicable)
5% - 10%, as required (potential for international travel as well)

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years of leadership and/or management experience, preferred
APICS or CPIM certification, preferred
Experience with MRP/MPS, preferred

Responsibilities

Manage local purchasing and supply management activities with a strong focus on compliance and CSR [corporate social responsibility], including Purchasing Guideline, Signature Guideline, etc.
Help within respective area of responsibility to drive site objectives and achieve goals
Support global purchasing with local information
Act as the subject matter expert (SME) regarding the local supplier markets and requirements of local internal customers
Manage all aspects of local buying, including but not limited to- sourcing, quoting and on time delivery; generate requests for quotes and/or bids for all commodities and services
Review all submitted requisitions for accuracy and completion, while processing with the vendor accordingly
Act as purchasing contact for local internal employee contacts
Support and lead special initiatives seeking to optimize value generation or increase efficiency of purchasing activities (benchmarking, global sourcing, etc.)
Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders according to internal purchasing standards, to include verification of price terms and conditions
As required by business needs- generate reports out of SAP and/or SIEVO / Celonis, including but not limited to- Open PO Reports, On Time Delivery report, open requisition reports, spend data and savings reports
Maintain SAP purchasing data for accuracy; this entails pricing information, records and material master data
Communicate with suppliers regarding escalated matters and/or potential obstacles
Work with other departments and internal Company stakeholders (local or otherwise), as needed, to satisfy purchasing needs
Manage past dues and expedite requests, as needed; handle the acknowledgement process to include- attaching documents to appropriate SAP Purchase orders; (this may also include quotes, or any other support documentation)
Handle suppliers that have Vending Programs (i.e. MRO) and/or other Vendor Managed Inventory Systems that may include packaging, clean room supplies, office supplies and janitorial supplies
Improve order efficiency rate (OER%) by using alternative order types (SPO, scheduling agreements, framework orders, etc.)
Lead local cost-savings projects to achieve beneficial Company outcome(s)
Manage all aspects of invoice reconciliation, such as research and problem resolution (GR/IR clearing)
Coordinate action plans to adequately cover short-term demands, along with measures to solve critical supply situations based on quality, time or quantity matters
Carry out regular supplier performance ratings with key suppliers
Coordinate sustainable supplier development projects
Conduct business review meetings with suppliers
Support other departments regarding various supplier related topics (supplier audits, new product launches, etc.)
Help promote and implement safety/EHS directives and maintain a clean and safe workspace
Assure compliance with ISO certifications and cGMP, along with adherence to Company policies and procedures and Code of Conduct/safety guidelines