Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage current Supplier relationships and drive continuous improvements for best in class performance.
• Discover and develop new strategic Suppliers.
• Develop and implement risk management processes to support Production.
• Track markets and purchase materials at competitive prices.
• Ensure procurement of quality materials.
• Meet inventory goals by procuring optimal quantities using forecasts and risk mitigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ of material purchasing with ownership of cost, delivery, and quality.
• Minimum 3 years’ in the recycled or prime plastics industry of Polypropylene and Polyethylene, specifically virgin or post-industrial/post-consumer recycled materials.
• Experience leading negotiations of price, material specifications, terms, and lead times.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to present summarized data to management.

Desired Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to problem solve with internal and external teams.
• Experience with plastics, grinding, and extrusion operations.
• Exposure to plastics supplier negotiations, markets, contracts, and pricing agreements.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through in a fast paced environment.
• Degree in Business Management or Supply Chain.
• CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM Certification.
• Utilized JDEdwards Enterprise One.

Company Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.
• Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.