Buyer

Description

BGR is the #1 packaging and equipment distributor in Ohio and four surrounding states - Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Michigan - with rapid growth across the nation. As a family-owned business for 50 years, we offer excellent benefits along with opportunities for career growth.

As a Buyer, you will forecast purchasing needs, place purchase orders and negotiate with suppliers for appropriate cost, delivery and payment terms. Come join a dynamic team at BGR!

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401k with 4% company match
• Short term, Long term and Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Job Summary:

The scope of the role and responsibilities encompass acquisition, structuring and negotiation of a variety of materials from domestic/international suppliers, executing sourcing strategies and savings opportunities and ensuring a timely flow of these items to enhance the customer experience.

• Incorporates the automated planning forecasting system (SIA) to make a variety of planning and purchasing decisions.
• Accurately generates and places purchase orders for a variety of goods.
• Communicates with suppliers and BGR organization to ensure required delivery dates and tracking.
• Negotiate with suppliers as needed to secure appropriate cost, delivery, and payment terms.
• Expedites shipments when necessary to meet intended delivery dates.
• Secures quotes both Domestic and Offshore and selects/vets suppliers according to our business needs.
• Manages Company and Customer fill rate and inventory turn requirements.
• Reviews and maintains purchasing forecasts.
• Continually seeks improved sources for materials, supplies, and services.
• Support the RFID program and data maintenance.
• Maintain a current knowledge of company products and quality specifications with an emphasis on quality control.
• Work to continually improve and expand our Private label Business.
• Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus materials.
• Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Back-order resolution and monitoring.
• Collaborates with Sales to outline cost, quality, and delivery specifications for new items.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a concentration in Industrial Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Finance or Engineering.
• 1 years Supply Chain Experience Sourcing, Inventory Management, Distribution, Logistics.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP and CRM systems; experience in Sage X3 preferred.
• Negotiation and contract experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiating skills.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain methodologies, best practices, negotiations and business processes.
• Understanding of procurement processes/systems and of the relevant market supply and knowledge/technical background of raw materials.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be familiar with basic database structure.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
• May require travel.