Senior Buyer Packaging Materials and Supplies

Conner Industries Inc.•Lewisburg, TN

45d•$85,000

About The Position

Conner Industries, Inc. is a rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor in the industrial lumber, custom wood packaging, and integrated packaging markets. With an outstanding reputation, and over 40 years as an industry leader, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and currently sit at #2 in the U.S. for market share. Best of all, we are growing! The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating pricing, and purchasing direct materials required for our packaging business including items such as corrugated, paper, foam, fasteners along with indirect costs such as electricity, office supplies, rent, and the contesting of property tax assessments.

Requirements

Five years of purchasing experience in products such as fasteners, corrugate, foam, and/or other indirect supplies
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, relevant experience
Able to negotiate best rates and delivery schedule to meet plant needs
Must be organized, able to multi-task and maintain accurate records
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in MSOffice, including strong Excel skills
Analytic skills to quickly and accurately assimilate information making sound business decisions
Travel expected up to 20%
Understand importance of ‘do what you say’

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships with suppliers a plus

Responsibilities

Work directly with sales, management and key plant operations in sourcing materials for existing and prospective accounts. This will include purchasing materials from approved vendors based on sales/plants forecast and demand.
Negotiating supply contracts with key vendors.
Manage materials inventories in conjunction with plant operations.
Conduct product research and source suppliers and vendors
Establish professional relationships with suppliers and vendors
Qualify new suppliers with a rigorous process
Source materials, goods and products, and negotiate the best and/or most cost-effective pricing without sacrificing the quality necessary for the customer end-product
Coordinate with plant management and sales team to purchase and maintain necessary inventory for use in assembling customer product
Sourcing lumber third party components and analyzing make versus buy scenarios
Update and maintain records of status of all orders, whether in process or received, and provide payment approval to company’s accounting department as appropriate
Coordinate material planning efforts with plant buyers and operations
Maintain up-to-date, accurate inventory records and participate in year-end and other periodic inventory counts as assigned
Model material cost increases, identifying how future cost changes will impact margins
Coordinate with the sales team on material related price increases and how to communicate to customers
Conduct market research to keep abreast of emerging trends and business opportunities