Buyer

About Us

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. 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.

Job Description

BW Papersystems is seeking a Buyer to join our team! As the Buyer, you will be responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category.

Job Functions

• Analyze specifications, quality, quantity and delivery requirements for assigned less complex product category and/or specific project; determine best supply source; survey markets for new supply sources
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers
• May negotiate and create smaller, less complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers that allow delivery of joint supply chain improvement activities
• Communicate effectively and work within a team environment, and able to independently solve problems while interacting with various teams and teammates on daily processes and flow
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate and issue quotations ensuring all purchasing policy and objectives are met; complete purchase transactions ensuring that all deliverables are met
• Responsible for site inventory levels, product rejects and chargebacks
• Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations, responsible for resolution of escalated supplier issues
• May evaluate suppliers against quarterly supplier scorecard; perform site visits, collect and analyze internal metric data; require compliance to all performance parameters for which supplier is accountable
• May assist with or participate in key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• 1+ years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services

Pay Range

The approximate salary range for this position is $56,000 - $79,600. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.