Job Summary:

Analyze, negotiate and purchase various materials and services supporting operations following accepted purchasing ethics and practices, Tufco guiding principles and Tufco SOP work instructions.

Essential Functions:

• Work with existing suppliers to ensure daily transactions for goods and services are meeting cost, quality and production timing objectives. 
• Computer entry of purchase orders for assigned areas to include responsibility for purchase order accuracy for quote adherence, delivery and quality requirements.
• Ensure related document control and retention (i.e. quotes, invoices, manifests).
• Support negotiation activities by department with suppliers and work with Tufco departments to initiate and achieve cost avoidance / savings and performance improvement goals.
• Support operational lead-time constraints and expedite with suppliers to negate missed commitment dates.
• Assist in resolving PO Purchase Price Variance (POPPV) issues.
• Assist Quality to monitor, track and resolve supplier related quality issues, including claims, warranty exchanges and returns. 
• Attend / lead as needed various Supplier, Quality, Operation and other department meetings.
• Initiate supplier visits to foster performance, product knowledge and leverage opportunities for Tufco.
• Assists other Buyers, and provides back up support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of supply chain experience working with raw materials, spare parts, or other operational consumables and services.
• Exposure to manufacturing environment 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and ERP systems

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and training in fundamentals of purchasing, negotiation, business ethics and supply chain management
• Previous experience in the purchasing of Chemicals

Work Requirements:

• Application of method-based decision making and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of supply chain skills (VMI, consignment, etc.)
• Working knowledge of various quality systems and continuous improvement processes
• Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general details of the essential responsibilities being performed in the job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. All associates may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The company reserves the right to make changes to the job description at any time.