Buyer

Description

• Placing, confirming and updating requisitions and purchase orders as required by the site.
• Responsible for issuing and scheduling work orders, as well as, updating sales orders as necessary.
• Participate in the execution of the local sourcing strategy that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives.
• Participate in projects to obtain results and cost savings goals through collaboration with other key stake holder groups.
• Source and select new materials and suppliers and opening/closing supplier accounts.
• Participate in sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance by performing root cause analysis, and resolution of supplier corrective actions.
• Meet with suppliers and account representatives, negotiating rates, updating approved supplier list and general supplier records, including finalizing Supplier Performance Reviews.
• Manage buying processes, ensuring requirements for quality, quantity, on-time delivery, and pricing is achieved.
• Report delivery delays to production and operations by tracking and reporting all materials shortages. Responsible for expediting materials, as required, to meet production and operation schedules.
• Resolve delivery/quality issues, and invoicing/payables issues, as applicable.
• Participate in daily production and/or management meetings, as applicable.
• Proactively manage inventory planning, including optimization of safety stock levels.
• Participate, as needed, on new projects and sourcing of new materials.
• Participate in supplier audits, as needed.
• Work with Quality Assurance on raw material claims and assist in return authorization and corrective actions, as necessary.
• Ensure that financial requirements such as requisition approvals and capital spending requirements are met through the purchasing process.
• Uses interpersonal skills to engage and motivate others to accomplish goals.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance in developing other team members.
• Travel up to 10% domestic.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or commercial with 3-5 years’ work experience in Supply Chain, OR a combination of education and experience.  ISM, ASCM, or other Supply Chain Certification preferred.
• Good commercial awareness and business acumen, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective relationships and develop trust with suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to follow through with a sense of urgency when placing orders or updating PO’s, WO’s, and/or SO’s, as specified by the Mativ site.
• Must be professional in regard to all written and verbal communications.
• Knowledge of purchasing, contracts, negotiations, and logistics.
• Resourceful, creative, and innovative in problem solving and the ability to work in a matrixed organization.
• Learns from experience and uses knowledge to source the best practices.
• Ability to prioritize and organize activity with lean efficiency.
• Experience in ERP systems and strong computer skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP) 
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) 
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) 
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage 
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 
• 401(k) savings plan with company match 
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family 
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance