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POSITION TITLE

Senior Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for managing plant inventories of raw materials, production and maintenance supplies, packaging materials, and related items to ensure adequate materials are available at the time they are needed. Will be the liaison between the plant and its suppliers. Supervise junior buyers.

REPORTING TO

Plant Manager

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the plant's raw material inventory. Utilize the MRP system and other reports to ensure adequate supplies and materials are available to support the production schedule (and schedule changes).
• Create\modify\execute reports to align purchases (considering lead times) and inventory levels with plant consumption of raw materials.
• Conducts cycle counts of raw materials as determined necessary to ensure accurate and appropriate inventory levels.
• Identify and manage inventory levels for time sensitive (shelf-life) materials to avoid expiration.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers and then follow-up with supplier to verify the on-time delivery of goods. Initiate corrective actions as need to address any delivery issues that are found.
• Responsible for creating and issuing purchase requisitions and orders for: o raw materials, o maintenance parts, o production and maintenance supplies, o personal protective equipment, and others as required.
• Manages vendor interactions such as: o issue purchase orders, change requests, specifications, etc. o Collection of Certificates of Analysis report if missing in shipment (PO requirement), o Forward Correct Actions/Defective Material Reports from our quality department to the supplier. Support Quality department's follow up activities.
• Manage and maintain proper inventory levels of expense goods (packaging and production supplies, etc.)
• Monitor raw material inbound freight costs. Work closely with suppliers and our Transportation Dept. to minimize costs.
• Leverage our sourcing positions to identify the suppliers that will best suit our requirements (quality, specifications, service) and negotiate the best price and terms possible.
• Maintain supplier information files (quotes, correspondence, quality issues, etc.)
• Follow company process for approving new suppliers.
• Supervise plant and maintenance buyers. o Coordinate PTO schedule with plant and ensure coverage if needed, o Provide performance feedback (from production and yourself), o Mentor and train.
• Interview potential buyer candidates and train those who are hired.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with material resource planning (AS-400 preferred) or enterprise resource planning systems.
• Experience with

ISO 9001

2015 and its requirements for purchasing.

• Requires bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience as a buyer.
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in acquisition and contract management is preferred.
• APIC Certification (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work location can be at one of the Polyglass locations

TRAVEL:

• Only per business needs.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, competencies, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. I have read and understand the responsibilities of this position. I possess the qualification indicated and am able to carry out the identified responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.