Buyer

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. In 2023, the Trelleborg Group had annual sales of approximately SEK 34 billion in around 40 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Medical Solutions and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. [www.trelleborg.com] (https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http://www.trelleborg.com/&data=05|01|maria.rifaut@trelleborg.com|3b757bb991bb411d827708dba3044535|0f86117777224f068db93384e5321a9f|0|0|638283010950261273|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=8TeIdPxJaN2pjtmrQi19WoTwOZDKNZxQKFP0DilDVgc=&reserved=0)

The Buyer leverages overall purchasing excellence to manage vendor relationships and procure supplies and materials. Will support Menomonie WI site 75% of time and Litchfield MN 25%.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Using approved supplier base, processes purchase orders using the ERP
• Partners with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing issues.
• Responsible for negotiating best pricing and managing vendor relationships.
• Determines safety stock levels for supplies and materials and explores alternate sources.
• Communicates with internal customers on purchasing activities.
• Builds and adapts processes and work instructions to enhance supplier relationships.
• Complies with quality, safety, environmental, internal, and customer mandated procedures.
• Provides timely responses to SCARs, NCRs, and other quality concerns.
• Prepares and executes bid specifications and RFQs in accordance with Trelleborg Purchasing Excellence guidelines.
  
  

Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Operations Management or any related field
• 8 years operations experience
• 5 years' experience leading a team.
• Experience with Lean Sigma methodologies
• Desired: Experience with clean room/medical device manufacturing
  
  

Competencies

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of applicable corporate policies, Work Instructions, SOP's.
• Refined negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret simple drawings, pencil sketches and diagrams
• Ability to read specifications, standards, catalogs and other maintenance literature pertaining to the buyer function
  
  

Geography to cover and Travel Requirements

• Up to 25% road travel (approximately one week per month)
• Minimal travel to for training and collaboration as needed
  
  

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