PCBG Direct Material Buyer

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The functions below are not all inclusive of the duties for this position. Other responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.

• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Research, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.
• Develop innovative procurement processes. (Includes S4 Hana)
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.
• Collaborate with Central/Global Procurement on applicable corporate contracts, standards, and cross-business sourcing initiatives while retaining responsibility for PCBG business unit execution and results.
• Explore alternate sources with R&D for raw material supply and cost based on product development
• Assess contracts, terms and quotations from potential suppliers. Further assesses financial risks of purchases.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements.
• Act as Business Relationship Partner for Performance Polymers Division ensuring business direct procurement needs are understood, aligned, and met
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
• Will work with Inventory Manager to achieve Goals and Objectives (Includes Working Capital)
• Attend trade shows, product exhibitions, and conferences to maintain understanding of new products and trends. (As Needed)
• May act in place of the purchasing manager as required and authorized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Standards of Performance

• Accuracy
• Integrity
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• Oral and Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics
• Innovation
• Professionalism
• Dependability

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and sit.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain concentration and make data-driven decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Professional, well-groomed appearance and attire is advised.

Working Environment and Conditions

• This position involves working in both business office and manufacturing plant environments across multiple sites. Protective safety equipment required when on the plant floor.
• Potential travel: up to 20% overnight required.

Education, Experience and Training

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business or a related field
• Experience: 10+ years in purchasing or supply chain management; five years or more of purchasing experience.
• Computer proficiency: SAP, Microsoft Office Products; Excellent presentation and computer skills - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Familiar with Contracts, NDAs, MSAs and all agreements.
• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to set priorities.

• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities
• Interpersonal skills in developing ethical & productive internal & external (vendor) contacts
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Customer oriented and focused.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Extrusion tooling, process knowledge preferred but not required.
• Familiar with automotive OEM specifications, material requirements and the material approval process required.
• Capable of working in a team-based technical environment, as well as, the ability to work individually with minimal supervision.
• Must be a self-directed team player and have a high level of motivation.
• Capable of working within a changing environment with an ability to prioritize issues with minimum resources.
• Comply with all applicable customer, ISO/IATF 16949 QMS, and ISO 14001 EMS requirements.

Pay and benefits

The salary range for this position is $82k-$103K. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.