Senior Supply Chain Buyer

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

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

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 

• Analyze specifications, quality, quantity and delivery requirements for assigned complex product category; determine best supply source; survey markets for new supply sources; recommend and source substitute items if product is not available 
• Develop short and long-range purchasing strategies in order right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers 
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers; partner on joint continuous improvement initiatives 
• Negotiate and create complex key 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 
• Own sourcing strategy and value analysis of risk management vs. spend 
• 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 
• 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 
• Maintain updated economic and business condition knowledge that may affect purchasing strategy; anticipate changing conditions; consult with senior management to make decisions 
• Participate in or may lead cross-functional and key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc. 
• Prepare reports, value analysis studies and perform other procurement duties 
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Specifications: 

• 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 

Required Education and Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field preferred  CSCP, CLTD, CPIM or equivalent certification preferred  Typically requires 4-6 years of experience in purchasing or supply management   Typically has 4-6 years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services  Knowledge of ERP systems 

Supervisory/Responsibility: 

Reports to Supply Chain Manager; does not directly supervise other employees 

Work Environment: 

Work is in an office environment located in a manufacturing facility.  While most essential functions will be performed in the office portion of the facility, other essential functions will require the employee to be in manufacturing portion of the facility for extended periods of time.  Employee must be able to correctly wear and use and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location. 

Physical Demands: 

This position requires the frequent use of standard office equipment for long periods of time in addition to physically demanding periods of time that include lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing,