BW Papersystems · 1 week ago
Supply Chain Buyer
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expBW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers. The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies, establishing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.
Machinery Manufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field
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
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
Preferred
CSCP, CLTD, CPIM or equivalent certification
Knowledge of ERP systems
Company
BW Papersystems
BW Papersystems is combines extremely strong brands, innovative technologies, and long standing experience for the sheeting & packaging.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Carlsen
Director Of Operations, Phillips
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