Supply Chain Buyer

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R020503BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

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.
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* Job Description:

** The Supply Chain Buyer performs buying duties for assigned commodities in accordance with established policies and procedures and ERP best practices and negotiates and creates moderately complex supplier contracts.

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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

*** Initiate and evaluate quotations, seek, and qualify new sources of supply, negotiate for best overall price, delivery, service, and quality to support the Master Production Schedule and meet customer needs.
* Select, issue, and manage appropriate purchase contracts, such as Purchase Orders and Schedule and Blanket Purchase/Price Agreements for materials and services.
* Assist in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and budgets for successful implementation of the corporate operating plan.
* Negotiate and create moderately complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction.
* Select, develop, evaluate, and manage quality supplier base, utilizing current supply management techniques and methods.
* Promote supplier development and relationships to achieve long-term partnerships with suppliers that will be mutually beneficial.
* Lead, participate and assist in cost reduction initiatives with other departments including but not limited to engineering.
* Assist with the development of short and long-range purchasing strategies to right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers.
* Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations and  resolve escalated supplier issues.
* Participate in cross-functional teams to focus on key projects such as e-commerce, product development, and  spend/cost reduction analysis.
* Participate and assist at the plant level quality objectives relating to supplier performance and evaluation processes.
* Prepare reports, value analysis studies, and perform other procurement duties as assigned.
* Release and/or re-schedule purchase orders and schedule agreements to ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule and customer service orders.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

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* EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

*** Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
* Three – five years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
* Purchasing Certification (CPSM)
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
*** Strong knowledge in Infor XA and/or experience in ERP systems.
* Strong negotiation skills coupled with innovative thinking toward value creation
* Team oriented
* Experience in lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
* Demonstrated analytical skills
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Ability to travel 15%
** COMPETENCES**
* ** Customer Focus –
** Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
* ** Instills Trust –
** Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
* ** Drives…