Supply Chain Buyer

BW Papersystems

Phillips, WI, United States
On-site
Analyze specifications, quality, quantity, and delivery requirements
Determine best supply source
Negotiate and create key supplier contracts
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to develop purchasing strategies and optimize supplier relationships for their product category. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in supply management and sourcing, alongside strong analytical and negotiation skills

Job Summary

  • As the Supply Chain Buyer, you are responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for the assigned product category.
  • You will analyze specifications, quality, quantity, and delivery requirements for assigned moderately complex product category; determine best supply source; survey markets for new supply sources; recommend and source substitute items if product is not available.
  • You will help establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers; may partner on joint continuous improvement initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to develop purchasing strategies and optimize supplier relationships for their product category. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in supply management and sourcing, alongside strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analyze specifications, quality, quantity, and delivery requirements
  • Determine best supply source
  • Negotiate and create key supplier contracts
  • Maintain cost control and drive cost reduction
  • Evaluate suppliers against quarterly scorecard

Nice-to-have

  • Partner on joint continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support parts flow to operations
  • Maintain updated economic and business condition knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience in purchasing or supply management
  • 1+ years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field
  • Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics 365

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