Supply Chain Buyer

Barry-Wehmiller • Sheboygan, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category.

Requirements

• Strategic thinking
• Problem-solving
• Negotiation
• Project management
• Prioritization; deadline management
• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Team-oriented
• Analytical thinking
• Verbal and written communication
• Relationship management
• Cross-functional team
• Creativity
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field preferred
• Typically requires 0-2 years of experience in purchasing or supply management
• Typically has 0-2 years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services
• Knowledge of ERP systems preferred

Nice To Haves

• CSCP, CLTD, CPIM or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze specifications, quality, quantity and delivery requirements for assigned less complex product category and/or specific project; determine best supply source; survey markets for new supply sources
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers
• May negotiate and create smaller, less complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate and issue quotations ensuring all purchasing policy and objectives are met; complete purchase transactions ensuring that all deliverables are met
• Responsible for site inventory levels, product rejects and chargebacks
• Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations; responsible for resolution of escalated supplier issues
• May evaluate suppliers against quarterly supplier scorecard; perform site visits, collect and analyze internal metric data; require compliance to all performance parameters for which supplier is accountable
• May assist with or participate in key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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