Buyer- Manufacturing/Production

Summary -

Ensure consistent and efficient material flow across all departments, supporting production, maintenance, and overall operational success.

Accountabilities -

• Strategic Procurement & Forecasting: Analyze market trends and production schedules to accurately forecast material needs and develop effective purchasing strategies.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring reliable delivery of quality materials and negotiating favorable terms.
• Purchase Order & Inventory Control: Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, from initiation to delivery, and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Quality Assurance & Communication: Ensure purchased materials meet quality standards and provide timely updates on material availability, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to enhance profitability.

Scope and Dimensions -

• Manages material procurement for the entire plant, collaborating with all departments (production, maintenance, etc.) to ensure timely and cost-effective supply.
• Responsible for maintaining strong supplier relationships and optimizing inventory levels.
• No direct reports.

Requirements -

• Proven experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment (ideally synthetic materials or related industries).
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze market trends, supplier data, and inventory levels.
• Proficiency in forecasting material requirements and using procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management.

Parameters for success (KPIs)

Purchase Order Cycle Time
Emergency Purchase Ratio
Order Visibility
Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
May require lifting, pushing, or pulling up to a maximum weight according to local law.
Requires data entry for 50% of the time.