Buyer

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world. Please click to view our: 📋 Career Privacy and Cookie Notice 📋 Website Terms and Conditions 🌐 Accraply 🌐 Afinitas 🌐 Alliance 🌐 Baldwin 🌐 Barry-Wehmiller (Corporate) 🌐 BW Flexible Systems 🌐 BW Forsyth Partners 🌐 BW Integrated Systems 🌐 BW Papersystems 🌐 CARR Biosystems 🌐 Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute 🌐 Design Group 🌐 Machine Solutions Inc. 🌐 Paper Converting Machine Co. 🌐 Pneumatic Scale Angelus 🌐 Synerlink 🌐 Winkler Dunnebier About Us: Baldwin Technology Company Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of innovative process-automation equipment, parts, service and consumables for the printing, packaging, textile, plastic film extrusion and corrugated industries. As a total solutions provider, Baldwin offers our customers a broad range of market-leading technologies, with a focus on improving the economic and environmental efficiency of production processes. Through a global footprint of 21 company-owned locations and an extensive network of partners, our customers are supported globally, regionally and locally by dedicated sales and service team members who add value by forming long-term relationships. Baldwin is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company. BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmiller’s unparalleled legacy of value creation and people-centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small- to middle-market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams. Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION Buyer is responsible for the fulfilment of materials demand from assigned suppliers. Activities including, but not necessarily limited to, material procurement, supplier selection and management, inventory planning and control, cost reduction, outsourcing, design change implementation, quality control, internal communication, and support to new product development. Source supply chain with an emphasis on continual improvements to cost, quality, service, and delivery. Act as liaison between suppliers and internal personnel and management. Responsible to add external intelligence to sourcing and supplier management activity. TALENTS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS Excellent skills in written/verbal communication and negotiation Passion for customer service Ability to multi-task and problem-solve Significant organizational skills Thrives in an environment of juggling priorities and routine interruptions Successfully functions independently as well as in a team environment Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities Sense of urgency, bias for action Ability to manage sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner Interest in continuous learning KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Prepare, process, and distribute purchase orders to suppliers to ensure assigned materials are delivered as needed in support of production and customer service schedules Regularly review ERP purchasing queue for recommended material orders Maintain material master records in ERP system including cost, stock, and reorder points, supplier information, and material documentation Evaluate data on order histories, volumes, and forecasts to determine future material requirements Coordinate incoming movement of materials to ensure availability and delivery when needed to meet production and/or customer service schedules Participate in daily and/or weekly meetings with other departments to ensure material adherence to the production and/or customer service schedules Run daily report to track status of open purchase orders and resolve overdue deliveries with suppliers Interface with suppliers to expedite deliveries Resolve shipment overages and shortages, as well as issues related to non-conforming materials, with suppliers Respond to expedite requests from internal customers and manage resulting fast turnaround purchase orders Source, develop, and manage suppliers of production-related materials Develop and maintain relationship with supplier representatives to maintain good working relations and to discuss items of mutual concern Continuous improvement in the areas of cost reduction, quality, lead times, and service as they relate to the supply chain In support of lean manufacturing, institute inventory and supply chain management programs to promote efficiency and waste reduction Ensure accurate and timely implementation of engineering changes as they relate to sourcing of alternate materials and inventory Organize and maintain planning, procurement, and supplier information through software programs, documentation files, etc. Assist Accounts Payable with resolutions to PO and invoice discrepancies Follow all companywide procedures related to the Purchasing department Actively engage in the facility’s safety program to assist with achieving the safety goals Assist Purchasing leadership with day-to-day operations as requested QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of two (2) years buying experience in manufacturing environment with proven track record of success in cost reduction, supplier management, process improvement, project management and negotiations Basic knowledge of MS Office software required; intermediate to advanced knowledge preferred Prior experience with manufacturing ERP software required; experience with Made To Manage® a plus Professional procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing certification or active involvement in external educational opportunities required High School Diploma required; College degree preferred #LI-DB1 At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Company: Baldwin Technology