Supply Chain Buyer

BW Forsyth PartnersT LLC

Multiple Locations
On-site
Analyze product specifications and requirements
Survey markets for new supply sources
Negotiate supplier contracts
BW Papersystems is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to develop and implement purchasing strategies to enhance productivity and working capital. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and up to two years of experience in supply management or purchasing

Job Summary

  • Responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category.
  • 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.
  • Work is in an office environment located in a manufacturing facility, requiring occasional presence in the manufacturing portion and use of PPE.

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BW Papersystems is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to develop and implement purchasing strategies to enhance productivity and working capital. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and up to two years of experience in supply management or purchasing.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analyze product specifications and requirements
  • Survey markets for new supply sources
  • Negotiate supplier contracts
  • Manage site inventory levels
  • Resolve escalated supplier issues
  • Attend cross-functional team meetings

Nice-to-have

  • People-centric leadership
  • Purpose-driven growth
  • Building a better world

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field preferred
  • CSCP, CLTD, CPIM or equivalent certification preferred
  • 0-2 years of experience in purchasing or supply management
  • 0-2 years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services
  • Knowledge of ERP systems preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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