Supply Chain Buyer

BW Papersystems

Analyze specifications and delivery requirements
Negotiate smaller less complex supplier contracts
Maintain cost control and drive cost reduction
The role involves creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product categories

Job Summary

  • The role involves creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product categories.
  • Employees will analyze specifications, determine the best supply sources, and negotiate contracts while maintaining cost control.
  • The position requires regular domestic and/or international travel with an anticipated minimum of 25% travel time.

Matching Summary

The role involves creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product categories.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analyze specifications and delivery requirements
  • Negotiate smaller less complex supplier contracts
  • Maintain cost control and drive cost reduction
  • Resolve escalated supplier issues
  • Support parts flow to operations

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative relationship management
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Creativity in project participation
  • Analytical thinking for metric data

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field
  • 0-2 years experience in purchasing or supply management
  • Knowledge of ERP systems preferred
  • CSCP, CLTD, or CPIM certification preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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