Chemical Buyer

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The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Chemical Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for managing a network of distributors and manufacturers to supply the direct raw materials needs of a growing contract manufacturer in the personal/home care industry. Key attributes of buying will include on-time deliveries and with the best price at the specified quality. The Buyer should demonstrate an understanding of cGMP.

Direct Reports

Individual Contributor

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

• Follow hazardous material handling procedures, complete initial and annual training.
• Sourcing raw materials across the domestic & international supplier network
• Negotiating prices of current and new raw materials
• Improving and maintaining new item set-up process to support R&D
• Coordinating collection and distribution of samples as needed
• Responding to customer request for quotations with current information
• Materials planning and purchasing.
• Providing key suppliers with forward-looking forecasts
• Initiating and following up on purchase orders
• Interfacing with plant and site planner teams to ensure on time delivery and inventory levels.
• Interfacing with suppliers directly to resolve complaints.
• Providing timely and accurate information on the status of raw material deliveries
• Managing ongoing Supplier Maintenance Program
• Driving problem resolution
• Effective prioritization to ensure execution of critical tasks and projects.
• Proactively interface with assigned company disciplines, as well as other facilities, regarding purchased goods or services to support all aspects of production and operational needs. Must be able to understand and anticipate production planning models to forecast packaging and commodities needed to run production processes at maximum output and efficiency with minimum interruption.
• Be responsible for the timely procurement of all indirect materials and services required to support the production process.
• Negotiate lowest cost with best value and delivery.
• Perform supplier quote evaluation and schedule vendor selection reviews with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and Quality.
• Provide cost analysis in support of the bidding process and provide cost savings to the organization.
• Assist suppliers with obtaining accurate, timely information and drawings from the Company for completion of quotes or work.
• Manage open PO report to proactively resolve purchasing problems concerning invoice discrepancies, receipt discrepancies, part identification, etc. Provide accurate back-up to accounting for all purchases in a timely manner as needed.
• Protect company interests, understanding contractual obligations with suppliers, compliance with standards required by company, contractor safety, and best procurement practices.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of respect for and development of skills at all levels.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Displays leadership abilities by fostering a productive team atmosphere amongst employees.
• Takes initiative by providing improvement suggestions that positively impact the company objectives.
• Ensures an appropriate level of raw materials inventory, preventing both production delays and excess/obsolete inventory.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

• BA or BS (focus in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Finance) or equivalent experience.
• Supply chain specific certifications helpful.

Experience:

• Proven successful negotiation and production planning or production buying experience 2 years supporting a high-volume manufacturing environment is necessary; multi location preferred.
• Chemical buying experience a plus
• Prior Purchasing experience required.
• Prefer APICS certification and/or CPM certification.
• Strong ability to problem solves complex technical issues to correctly source commodities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of logistics.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications and various market research tools
• Intermediate/Advanced computer skills (Excel, interlinked databases, ERP, MS Word)
• Understanding of MRP inventory systems and logic

Communication:

• Superior interpersonal ability to productively interact with anyone.
• Proficient verbal and written messaging skills
• Detailed listener

Physical Requirements:

Strength: able to use a computer extensively

Movement: general movement in an office setting with extended time relating to sitting.

Hearing: normal sound volumes in office setting, some exposure to production floor environment which may be loud.

Vision: able to read information, view a computer screen for extended time periods, and recognize hazards.

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.