Senior Buyer

CANPACK • Olyphant, PA

2d

About The Position

Position Summary Conventional The Senior Buyer procures materials and services in a timely manner at the most efficient cost to fulfill customer commitments and achieve company KPI’s. Essential Functions/Key Deliverables · Manage end to end procurement of aluminum and related raw materials and services. Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtain written acknowledgements from suppliers. · Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiate pricing & contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and make recommendations for awards. · Analyze material consumption trends and forecast accuracy to refine ordering strategies. · Monitor supplier performance against contractual volume commitments, on time delivery, and quality. · Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs. · Monitor and reduce on-hand inventories. Analyze inventory levels. Prepare reports for excess and obsolete management. · Resolve supply disruptions, quality and invoice issues, and delivery discrepancies. · Prepare reports for leadership summarizing price, performance, forecast reliability, and supply risks. · Make tactical buying decisions. Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance to all purchasing protocols. · Perform other tasks reasonably commensurate with the role, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or significant experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Procurement or Finance role ideally in the manufacturing industry.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization
• Experience managing multiple vendors and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, especially use of Excel for writing formulas and pivot tables.
• SAP experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end procurement of aluminum and related raw materials and services.
• Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtain written acknowledgements from suppliers.
• Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiate pricing & contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and make recommendations for awards.
• Analyze material consumption trends and forecast accuracy to refine ordering strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual volume commitments, on time delivery, and quality.
• Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs.
• Monitor and reduce on-hand inventories. Analyze inventory levels. Prepare reports for excess and obsolete management.
• Resolve supply disruptions, quality and invoice issues, and delivery discrepancies.
• Prepare reports for leadership summarizing price, performance, forecast reliability, and supply risks.
• Make tactical buying decisions.
• Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance to all purchasing protocols.
• Perform other tasks reasonably commensurate with the role, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees