Buyer, Chemical

Buyer - Chemical & Packaging Procurement Location: Ewing, NJ Type: Hybrid preferred (onsite 2-3 days per week) Shift/Schedule: M - F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Pay Rate: $35 - $40 per hour The Global Procurement Team is looking for a driven and reliable Buyer whose action-oriented mindset will foster continued growth throughout our leading brands. This person will lead or provide sourcing support and prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests, review quotations, and lead or support contracting execution. Responsibilities: Guide identification and selection of suppliers to procure chemicals & packaging components, meeting criteria such as assurance of supply, service, cost, quality, regulatory compliance, and responsible sourcing Support materials used in the manufacturing of brands such as Orajel, Gravol, Ovol, Carter’s Lil Pills, Replens Manage and execute all steps of the strategic sourcing process including developing RFPs, negotiating with suppliers (including eAuction), conducting bid analysis, and making supplier recommendations Support and execute strategic initiatives within assigned categories to drive maximum cost savings and value creation for the organization Partner closely with key stakeholder teams to understand critical business needs and support development of sourcing strategies to deliver results meeting these objectives Support the development of specific category strategies for the assigned spend categories, including market research/benchmarks, milestones, savings targets, resource requirements, and implementation plans Interpret and communicate purchasing procedures to functions and provide sourcing support Write and distribute complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bids, quotes, and proposals. Award business and execute contracts Deliver assurance of supply in partnership with Operations and Quality Partner with Supplier, Plant Operations, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain on Supplier Reliability initiatives Support routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance Collaborate with Corporate Marketing teams on product launches and transitions Negotiate payment term extensions in support of company’s cash flow initiatives Complete accurate and timely SAP master data updates Competencies/Skills: Skilled in field of Supply Chain with strong understanding of Procurement practices and procedures Excellent business partnering, communication skills and strong process focus Strong analytical and quantitative skills (i.e. MS Excel based analysis) Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills required Skilled in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids Strong industry experience and category subject matter expertise in Chemical Procurement High degree of motivation, demonstrated ability to prioritize and self-direct Qualifications/Experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field (required), MBA (preferred) CPIM, CSCP or CPM certification Experience: 3-5 years Procurement and/or Supply Chain experience Proficiency: MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word Experience working within ERP/P2P systems, SAP/Oracle (preferred) M1