SR BUYER

Adhesives Research Inc.•Glen Rock, PA

About The Position

Analyzes and negotiates pricing, terms, contracts, agreements, and purchase order content and commits Adhesives Research to the purchase of raw materials, capital items, professional services, maintenance, repair, operating (MRO) item/services, and indirect supplies. Utilizes Material Resource Planning (MRP) information to determine order quantities and generate accurate supply plans for all raw materials, to ensure 100% on-time delivery to our customers while minimizing on-hand inventory levels. Identifies and uses the proper suppliers that will consistently and reliably provide the best value for appropriate designs, specifications, and quality while providing deliveries when needed and at the appropriately negotiated prices.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, purchasing, supply chain management, technical or related field is required
Minimum of five years’ experience in Sourcing of both raw materials and MRO items in an ERP-driven manufacturing company
Strong verbal and written communications that are commensurate with level of experience
Demonstrated performance in negotiations with suppliers and in building and growing strong supplier relationships.
Ability to recap and present Negotiation analysis
Proficiency with standard desktop computing systems and software, along with previous experience with ERP system (preferably Oracle) for purchasing, planning, and scheduling in a manufacturing environment
Excel capabilities
Working knowledge of purchasing contract law
Results-oriented mindset with demonstrated track record of delivering benefit to Purchasing and the overall business
Have a basic understanding of manufacturing operations/systems and related processes
Superior interpersonal skills when dealing with fellow associates or with external suppliers
Ability to work well independently or with others in team environments
Possess a strong decision-making process that will be used to evaluate various options, recognize similarities/differences, quickly determine benefits and risks, and take definitive action
Knowledgeable in evaluating performance, quality, and financial status of new and existing suppliers, in order to approve, certify, evaluate, develop, or improve them, as required
Sufficiently dynamic to initiate activities that implement some of his/her own ideas and able to enlist other’s support to task completion

Responsibilities

Execute procedures which lead to placing and changing purchase orders and contracts for raw materials, capital equipment, services, MRO items, and indirect materials for Operations and manufacturing and other support groups
Conduct material planning analyses using current orders, sales forecasts, production schedules, lead-times and inventory levels to determine proper order quantities for all required raw materials
Negotiate pricing reductions, quality enhancements, working capital improvements, and cost avoidances by working with existing suppliers or locating new sources
Assist R&D with necessary information and material samples to support product development programs
Ensure that newly approved products utilize materials from fully approved suppliers with commercially viable supply chains
Evaluate performance, quality, and financial status of new suppliers to approve/certify them as sources
Establish and maintain proper documentation to confirm approved supplier status, according to current procedures
Research supplier sources, information, and technical assistance
Assure that General Liability, Automobile, and Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability insurance certificates for suppliers are on file at AR, when necessary. Determine that these certificates fully meet AR requirements or have supplier sign Hold Harmless document and file accordingly
Complete and distribute quarterly supplier scorecards for selected suppliers and file in SharePoint folder, in accordance with current procedures
Conduct and lead half-year business reviews with key suppliers to review past performance and to identify improvement opportunities
Facilitate a prompt and effective resolution of defective material issues through the Supplier Corrective Action Response (SCAR) process, in coordination with the SQE team
Initiate and/or support change control procedures for all supplier changes
Determine the most appropriate contracting method to be used for the purchase of materials and services
Expedite overdue delivery of purchased materials and services, when required
Enter and maintain all purchasing data in ERP system relating to supplier information, pricing, lead-times, MOQ’s, shelf life, etc.
Assure receipt of expected credits or replacements due from suppliers, resulting from shipment/receipt discrepancies, invoicing issues, or defective material
Comply with and enforce all safety regulations
Monitor commodity trends on assigned materials to proactively determine price movement and business impact
Capably represent AR in business negotiations and transactions with external suppliers, where he/she will be the face of the company and the liaison between the supplier and fellow AR associates in Operations, Quality, R&D, and Sales
Continually offer suggestions to improve the purchasing function
Support achievement of the strategies and initiatives of Purchasing’s Functional Plan and AR’s corporate goals and objectives
Performs other duties and responsibilities, as required or as assigned