Buyer

About Us

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

About the Role

The Service Parts Value Stream Supply Chain Buyer performs buying/quoting duties for assigned salespeople on the Aftermarket Sales Team with a focus on speed to market.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and evaluate quotations, seek, and qualify new sources of supply, negotiate for best overall price, delivery, service, and quality to support the Master Production Schedule and meet customer needs.
• Select, issue, and manage appropriate purchase contracts, such as Purchase Orders and Schedule and Blanket Purchase/Price Agreements for materials and services.
• Assist in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and budgets for successful implementation of the corporate operating plan.
• Negotiate and create moderately complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction.
• Select, develop, evaluate, and manage quality supplier base, utilizing current supply management techniques and methods.
• Promote supplier development and relationships to achieve long-term partnerships with suppliers that will be mutually beneficial.
• Lead, participate and assist in cost reduction initiatives with other departments including but not limited to engineering.
• Assist with the development of short and long-range purchasing strategies to right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers.
• Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations and resolve escalated supplier issues.
• Participate and assist at the plant level quality objectives relating to supplier performance and evaluation processes.
• Prepare reports, value analysis studies, and perform other procurement duties as assigned.
• Release and/or re-schedule purchase orders and schedule agreements to ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule and customer service orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field OR relevant years of experience.
• Two – five years of relevant experience.
• Purchasing Certification (CPSM) preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong knowledge in Microsoft F&O and/or experience in ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills coupled with innovative thinking toward value creation.
• Team oriented.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel 15%.

Competencies

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally.
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards.
• Travel by air or car occasionally.