Buyer

About the role

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies provides innovative packaging automation for food, beverage, health, medical, and consumer goods manufacturers globally. We offer advanced solutions like vertical form fill seal (VFFS), premade pouch, stick pack machines, flow wrapping equipment, case packers, and cartoners. At Viking Masek we focus on innovation and integration, delivering complete packaging automation solutions to optimize production lines worldwide.

The Buyer serves as the primary facilitator for managing purchase order requirements, tracking on-time delivery, and performing a range of procurement-related tasks as needed. They are responsible for reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions, investigating and developing sources of supplies, issuing RFQ requests, and reviewing quotations. Monitors procurement data to ensure on-time delivery and performing various purchasing functions as needed. Supporting all Viking Masek employees, this role plays a key part in assisting operational efficiency and alignment across the organization.

Core Values: Simple in Motion – SERVICE: Serving our customers, colleagues, and community; INNOVATION: Solving your unique packaging challenges; MOTIVATION: Motivated by our story to build your story; PARTNERSHIP: Listening with curiosity and empathy to build strong relationships; LEADERSHIP: Confidently transforming your goals into realities; EXCELLENCE: Committed to delivering our best. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Responsibilities

• Accurately generate and execute purchase orders in a timely manner, ensuring all relevant details (e.g., item descriptions, quantities, pricing, delivery schedules) are included and aligned with company needs.
• Research and solicit competitive quotes from multiple suppliers for the items to be purchased, ensuring the best value for the company in terms of price, quality, and service.
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate delivery timelines that meet internal project or production schedules, ensuring on-time deliveries and minimizing delays.
• Track the status of open purchase orders, ensuring suppliers fulfill orders according to agreed terms and timelines, and resolve any issues that arise during the order fulfillment process.
• Actively engage in discussions with team members and peers to ensure alignment on demand changes and any necessary adjustments to supply chain, production, or procurement plans.
• Address changes in demand, such as expedited orders, increases in quantities, delayed schedules (pushouts), or cancellations, ensuring quick and accurate adjustments to meet business needs.
• Work with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to expedite orders when required, ensuring that priority shipments or adjustments are made to meet urgent customer or production requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to coordinate the return of defective materials, ensuring clear communication regarding the nature of the defect, return procedures, and any necessary replacements or credits.
• Ensure that defective materials and parts are returned in a timely manner and that resolutions (such as replacements, repairs, or credits) are received promptly to minimize disruptions to production or operations.
• Keep relevant internal teams (e.g., inventory,