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, Carters 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 companys 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: Bachelors 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)

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