Purchasing & Planning (Plant) - Buyer

Primary responsibility is to manage suppliers related to specific turnkey customers. Provide suppliers with necessary purchasing documentation, including purchase orders and regular reporting. Ensure system and data integrity in all areas of purchasing information management necessary to support the strategy. Includes the ongoing development and implementation to improve strategies related to the turnkey procurement process. Work closely with key cross-functional internal and external stakeholders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Primary responsibilities are: Manage and maintain strong relationships with suppliers related to specific turnkey customers. Provide suppliers with necessary purchasing documentation, purchase orders, and regular reporting Run regular exception reporting and address issues. Ensure system and data integrity in all areas of information necessary to support the strategy. Ensure purchasing processes are maintained Responsible for procurement of materials, services, and supplies at the lowest cost in consideration of consistent quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need Preparation of purchase orders in a timely manner and ensuring effective follow-up to expedite shipment and delivery. Obtains certification of delivery and shipment as required Lead ongoing measurement/communication of key performance indicators Responsible for the PPV process established with each turnkey customer Responsible for airfreight authorization coordination and tracking Manage dates in the system against agreed-upon production schedules and quantities with suppliers Development and implementation to improve strategies related to the turnkey procurement process Work closely with key cross-functional internal and external stakeholders Support launches and special projects with the procurement process for turnkey customers Resolves problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, and payment to the supplier; determines the source of the problem and takes appropriate corrective action. Collect and prepare data for fact-based negotiations, supplier communications and meetings Review MRP exception reports and screens to initiate and plan requisitions for purchasing materials. Work closely with planning to ensure material requirements are received on requested due dates Assist in reviewing excess and obsolete inventory to take the required action to meet corporate goals. Attends daily/weekly meetings and provides status updates to the Materials group Assist Materials Manager in velocity reporting and adherence to the goal Maintain conduct consistent with company policy and accepted cGMP practice Perform other duties as needed or assigned Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for his position. Bachelor's Degree in business management, supply chain, procurement, or related discipline Certifications: CPM certification desired 3 years minimum purchasing in cosmetic, fragrance, or chemical turnkey manufacturing environment Hands on technology skills include AS400, Excel, Access and MS Office. AS400 information systems environment for requisition, purchasing, and payables cycles. E-Procurement process and system experience Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a high degree of emphasis on accountability for customer service levels, inventory management, cost reduction, and quality/GMP or ISO9001 compliance Proven track record of success in managing and implementing solutions in spite of operational challenges. Preferred applicants will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, conflict resolution, and negotiation capabilities Detailed understanding and experience implementing best practices in the areas of purchasing and materials management Good math skills. Excellent planning skills. Good customer service and supplier negotiation skills Experience with ERP systems and working knowledge of MRP/JIT/Kanban/VMI or other lean planning and purchasing systems Ability to communicate effectively as required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills High detail-oriented, analytical, and strategic approach to the planning and purchasing process Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues, initiate actions, and make effective decisions Customer focused to meet both internal and external customers

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