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BW Converting · 1 day ago

Supply Chain Buyer

Green Bay, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that provides innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery. The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for performing buying duties for assigned commodities, negotiating supplier contracts, and managing purchase agreements to support production schedules and customer needs.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

Initiate and evaluate quotations, seek, and qualify new sources of supply, negotiate for best overall price, delivery, service, and quality to support the Master Production Schedule and meet customer needs

Select, issue, and manage appropriate purchase contracts, such as Purchase Orders and Schedule and Blanket Purchase/Price Agreements for materials and services

Assist in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and budgets for successful implementation of the corporate operating plan

Negotiate and create moderately complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction

Select, develop, evaluate, and manage quality supplier base, utilizing current supply management techniques and methods

Promote supplier development and relationships to achieve long-term partnerships with suppliers that will be mutually beneficial

Lead, participate and assist in cost reduction initiatives with other departments including but not limited to engineering

Assist with the development of short and long-range purchasing strategies to right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers

Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations and resolve escalated supplier issues

Participate in cross-functional teams to focus on key projects such as e-commerce, product development, and spend/cost reduction analysis

Participate and assist at the plant level quality objectives relating to supplier performance and evaluation processes

Prepare reports, value analysis studies, and perform other procurement duties as assigned

Release and/or re-schedule purchase orders and schedule agreements to ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule and customer service orders

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing Certification (CPSM)Knowledge in Infor XANegotiation skillsERP systems experienceLean manufacturing experienceSix Sigma experienceAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skillsTeam oriented