Supply Chain 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for the assigned product category.
• Analyze specifications, quality, quantity, and delivery requirements for assigned moderately complex product category; determine best supply source.
• Survey markets for new supply sources; recommend and source substitute items if product is not available.
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers; may partner on joint continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop short and long-range purchasing strategies to right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers.
• Negotiate and create moderately complex key supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision.
• Maintain cost control and drive cost reduction.
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate, and issue quotations ensuring all purchasing policy and objectives are met; complete purchase transactions ensuring that all deliverables are met.
• Manage 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.
• Evaluate suppliers against quarterly supplier scorecard; perform site visits, collect, and analyze internal metric data.
• Ensure compliance to all performance parameters for which supplier is accountable.
• Maintain updated economic and business condition knowledge that may affect purchasing strategy; consult with senior management.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc.
• Prepare reports, value analysis studies, and perform other procurement duties.
• Travel to different BW Papersystems facilities or customer locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in purchasing or supply management.
• 1+ years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services.
• Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.

At Barry-Wehmiller, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence, and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.