Senior Buyer/Supply Chain Professional (BW Papersystems - Baltimore) page is loaded **Senior Buyer/Supply Chain Professional (BW Papersystems - Baltimore)**

**Senior Buyer/Supply Chain Professional (BW Papersystems - Baltimore)**

locationsBaltimore, MD time typeFull time posted onPosted Today job requisition idR007307 BW Papersystems, part of Barry-Wehmiller, combines extremely strong brands, innovative technologies and long-standing global experience in the corrugating and finishing, sheeting and packaging, and stationery, book-binding and security-documents industries. BW Papersystems brings together 11 brandsBW Bielomatik (BWB), BWP Zerand, Curioni, JAG SYNCHRO, K&H Machinery Co. Ltd., Kugler-Womako, MarquipWardUnited (MWU), SHM, VortX, WillPemcoBielomatik (WPB) and Wrapmaticthat synthesize manufacturing in the paper process industries. We offer market-leading technology for full corrugators in a variety of configurations, rugged rotary die cutters and flexo folder gluers, as well as starch-mixing systems. Customers rely on us for folio-size, cut-size and digital-size sheeting and packaging of paper, board and other materials. In addition, BW Papersystems portfolio includes stationery, passport production and specialized paper-converting applications, as well as book-on-demand binding lines, digital print finishing and RFID processing technology.

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.

**Job Description:**

Responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category.

* Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

Analyze specifications, quality, quantity and delivery requirements for assigned complex product category; determine best supply source; survey markets for new supply sources; recommend and source substitute items if product is not available

Develop short and long-range purchasing strategies in order right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers

Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers; partner on joint continuous improvement initiatives

Negotiate and create 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

Own sourcing strategy and value analysis of risk management vs. spend

Responsible for 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; require compliance to all performance parameters for which supplier is accountable

Maintain updated economic and business condition knowledge that may affect purchasing strategy; anticipate changing conditions; consult with senior management to make decisions

Participate in or may lead cross-functional and key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc.

Prepare reports, value analysis studies and perform other procurement duties

Other duties as assigned

*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 worktherefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ?*

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

**Company:**

BW Papersystems