Buyer I

First Quality • McElhattan, PA

54d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality, a family-owned company founded over 35 years ago, is seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for Nutek Disposables located in McElhattan, PA. This role is responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation by purchasing diversified commodities competitively without sacrificing quality. The company, with 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, produces personal care and household products and is guided by values of humility, unity, and integrity, leveraging advanced technology and innovation. First Quality offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid background with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong experience with ERP Systems (preferably SAP or JD Edwards / Peoplesoft).

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in a procurement role within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Generates and communicates raw material purchase orders to suppliers based on MRP requirements issued by Planning.
• Expedites delivery of raw material orders, follows-up on back orders, and coordinates with the warehouse on receipt of materials.
• Initiates the Purchasing Info Records within the ERP system for new materials, working with raw material suppliers to confirm pricing, lead time, and order quantities.
• Supports the Quality Department by coordinating with suppliers on raw material non-conformities, developing Supplier Scorecards, issuing and tracking receipt of Annual Quality Change Notification Documents, conducting Supplier Audits, and filing/tracking appropriate Quality Certifications of suppliers.
• Communicates raw material forecast information to suppliers on a monthly, bi-monthly, and/or quarterly basis.
• Works with Accounts Payable to verify invoice discrepancies related to either quantity or price.
• Follows all GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations and guidelines.
• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper PPE.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level