Buyer- Onsite at Jobot
Pittsfield, MA 01202
About the Job
Great opportunity to join an innovated manufacturing company that has been around for 35 years!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Matt Tassoni
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is an established well known manufacturing company that has been in business for 35 years
Why join us?
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
Job Details
Qualifications:
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Matt Tassoni
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is an established well known manufacturing company that has been in business for 35 years
Why join us?
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
Job Details
- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies for the company, nationwide; assess, manage and mitigate risks;
- Participate in the company’s annual cost out initiatives, including analysis and benchmarking;
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers; craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms;
- Track and report key functional metrics in order to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
- Investigate material sourcing opportunities and analyze alternate purchasing options for existing materials or substitute items;
- Resolve vendor issues including but not limited to pricing, fulfillment and product selection;
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements;
- Track and report key functional metrics in order to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
- Communicate preferred vendors for items not directly purchased;
- Procure capital expenditures;
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and determine proper economic order quantities;
- Determine quantity and timing of deliveries;
- Resolve logistics issues;
- Reconcile receiving documents, resolve invoice discrepancies;
- Update and maintain spreadsheets and tracking platforms;
- Maintain the purchasing department’s filing system;
- Research new vendors and commodities;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management with 2-4 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
- 3-5 years of commercial print paper buying experience; paper buying experience that comes from working for a 40-inch commercial printer.
- Clear Knowledge of paper grades, weights, finishes and sizes.
- Experience utilizing strategic thinking, in a supply chain/manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing processes.
- Experience with Shipping, Receiving & Accounts Payable processes.
- Ability to manage project-based Cost Reduction activities and reporting of results within the project terms.
- Experience with managing internal customer relationships, supplier relationships.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, planning and communication skills are required.
- Strong MS Excel skills are critical.
- Must possess, exceptional Time Management and Oral/Written communication skills.
- Proven negotiation skills and successful track record of achieving cost out initiatives.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
70,000 - 75,000 /year
