Buyer - Purchasing Agent (Accraply)

3 weeks ago

Minneapolis, United States Barry-Wehmiller Group Full time

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**Buyer - Purchasing Agent (Accraply)**

locationsMinneapolis, MN time typeFull time posted onPosted 2 Days Ago job requisition idR007105 Comprised of the Accraply, Graham | Sleevit, Harland, Stanford and Trine brands, Accraply unites some of the most trusted names in product decoration and material converting. Known for our cutting-edge technology and innovative custom-engineered designs, Accraply has been credited with many industry firsts, and advances in application and converting technologies. Accraply, a Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems company, is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and support of pressure-sensitive (self-adhesive), roll-fed and shrink sleeve label application systems, as well as converting and finishing equipment, for the shrink sleeve and flexible-packaging markets.

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:**

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing products and expediting orders to maintain set inventory levels. This position will: provide accurate and timely pricing and delivery information to the Purchasing Department, proactively evaluate vendor performance, and communicate to Supply Chain Management. It is the Buyers responsibility to balance the need for product against the need to reduce inventory. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

**Job Responsibilities:**

* Contact vendors with requests for quotes, delivery information, and cross-references.

* Serve as liaison between the company and suppliers.

* Serve as key contact with manufacturing for planning issues.

* Work with suppliers for improvement opportunities in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and lead-time.

* Analyze requirements (both system generated and manual) to ensure timely placement of purchase orders for goods/services. Place purchase orders using the ERP planning system.

* Proactively manage (and work with Manufacturing) to ensure suppliers are meeting the requirements of the company (delivery, quality rating, etc.).

* Expedite existing purchase orders, as necessary.

* Resolve pricing and receiving discrepancies with vendors, coordinate with Accounts Payable Department.

* Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with manufacturing, engineering, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

* Work with (knowledge of) manufacturing computer systems including work orders, inventory control, routings, and bills of materials (MRP ERP).

* Maintain proper balance of inventory, in areas of responsibility, to ensure availability when needed.

* Coordinate new product ramp-up schedules with NPD teams and plant.

* Manage product phase-outs such that obsolete inventory is minimized.

* Make capacity management recommendations.

* Monitor progress of actual product supply to schedule.

* Must have analytical, problem solving, team building, strategic planning, and change management skills

* Key metrics are supplier OTD, Inventory levels (DOS, turns), and supplier lead-time, and schedule attainment.

**Education/Experience:**

* Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field is required.

* Five years of purchasing experience, preferably in the industrial goods industry.

**Qualifications**:

* Excellent communication and negotiation skills required.

* Excellent interpersonal skills required.

* Extremely organized and detailed oriented with excellent follow-up required.

* Strong analytical skills required.

* MRP (Infor XA / Mapics preferred) and Supply Chain knowledge required.

* Demonstrated proficiency with the following applications: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

* CPM certification preferred.

**Critical Competencies:**

* Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect; entrepreneurial; drives innovation and growth.

* Builds Collaborative Relationships and Teams: Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Raises the bar; develops associates; attracts and engages diverse talent.

* Communication: Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

* Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted; Is seen as a direct, truthful individual; Can present the unvarnished truth in appropriate and helpful manner; Keeps confidences; Admits mistakes; Does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain

**ADA Requirements:**

* See, talk, and hear.

* Sitting for long periods.

* Stand and walk.

* Reach with hands and arms.

* Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.

* Occasionally required to lift to 50 pounds.

The work environment has exposure to regularly moving mechanical parts, with a noise level that is typically moderate.

**#LI-DB1**

*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.

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