Supply Chain Professional - Buyer

About Us: BW Papersystems, part of Barry-Wehmiller, combines extremely strong brands, innovative technologies and long-standing global experience in the corrugating and finishing, sheeting and packaging, and stationery, book-binding and security-documents industries. BW Papersystems brings together 11 brands—BW Bielomatik (BWB), BWP Zerand, Curioni, JAG SYNCHRO, K&H Machinery Co. Ltd., Kugler-Womako, MarquipWardUnited (MWU), SHM, VortX, WillPemcoBielomatik (WPB) and Wrapmatic—that synthesize manufacturing in the paper process industries. We offer market-leading technology for full corrugators in a variety of configurations, rugged rotary die cutters and flexo folder gluers, as well as starch-mixing systems. Customers rely on us for folio-size, cut-size and digital-size sheeting and packaging of paper, board and other materials. In addition, BW Papersystems’ portfolio includes stationery, passport production and specialized paper-converting applications, as well as book-on-demand binding lines, digital print finishing and RFID processing technology. 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. Job Description: As the Supply Chain Professional Buyer, you will be responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category. You will need to analyze specifications, quality, quantity, and delivery requirements for as signed moderately complex product categories. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): Determine best supply source survey markets for new supply sources; recommend and source substitute items if product is not available Assist with the development of short and long-range purchasing strategies in order right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers. Collaborate strong relationships with selected suppliers; may partner on joint continuous improvement initiatives. Negotiate and create moderately complex key supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision. Maintain cost control and drive cost reduction. Prepare, analyze, evaluate, and issue quotations ensuring all purchasing policy and objectives are met; complete purchase transactions ensuring that all deliverables are met. Monitor inventory site levels, product rejects and chargebacks. Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations, responsible for resolution of escalated supplier issues. Evaluate suppliers against quarterly supplier scorecard; perform site visits, collect, and analyze internal metric data. Maintain compliance for all performance parameters for which supplier is accountable. Maintain updated economic and business condition knowledge that may affect purchasing strategy; consult with senior management. Participate in cross-functional teams and key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc. Prepare reports, value analysis studies, and perform other procurement duties. Perform Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications and Requirements: Associate degree in relation to Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field. 2 years of experience in purchasing or supply management and/or experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services. Assist with supply chain needs after hours as needed. #LI-JK2 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. 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