Buyer - Industrial Manufacturing

*Entry-level candidates will be considered for this role. Prior experience in a corporate manufacturing environment is preferred* For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. Our Operations professionals manage and support the creation of our world-class flow control products in a low-volume, high mix manufacturing environment. These folks are our manufacturing leaders - shop managers, purchasing professionals, production and demand planners, engineers, and quality professionals who value working with other top manufacturing professionals and helping solve complex production problems. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. If you are looking for a place to call home in your next manufacturing role, come and explore all that Chesterton has to offer! Our benefits offering include: “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day! BCBS Medical Coverage 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes Vision insurance Tuition Reimbursement Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs Parental leave for moms and dads to be Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles) A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more! Job Summary: At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. This job impacts the customer by increasing our cost competitiveness while maintaining high quality standards for raw materials. The Buyer coordinates and manages all activities relating to transactional processing of purchase orders. Responsible for purchase order vendor acknowledgement process and on time delivery performance. Job Model: Hybrid Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager. Responsibilities: Support procurement for designated functions, aligning with local demand, budgets, and policies. Follows ordering policies as defined by materials management for each commodity. Reviews and evaluates planned daily MRP orders and take appropriate action. Prepares and enters purchase orders into the materials business system, obtains supplier acknowledgement and monitors Open Purchase Order report to ensure On Time Delivery. Maintains/Changes Purchase Orders as necessary (cancel, postpone, etc.). Expedites materials as necessary to ensure continuous material availability. Manages the replenishment of Kanban and/or supplier consigned inventory for designated parts. Processes non-conforming material reports for defective material to ensure problems are resolved, containment is achieved, and replacement material is obtained in a timely manner. Acts as a liaison between suppliers and Chesterton’s Finance group on issues including invoices, payment terms, and payment method. Maintains Data Quality in Procurement Fields in AX (Pricing, lead time, MOQ, Approved Vendors, Material Category, etc) Monitor and Responds to Special Requests from CRM/CST in a timely fashion Works with the Logistics team to ensure supplier compliance with freight and shipping procedures, assist in resolving freight claims and issues, and utilizes cost effective and efficient shipping methods. Actively participates in lean/six sigma improvement activities within and outside the materials team. Complexity of Duties: Requires analytical application of principles, theories, and concepts in the field. Knowledge of other related disciplines. Works to solves problems and develop problem solving skills. Solutions should be solved as an individual/or team environment. Elevation of problem solving in the organization to avoid additional negative costs impacts Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer/supplier contacts are expected. Professionally represents the team and Chesterton in a variety of issues associated with specific projects. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Interpersonal skills. Proficiency in written/verbal communication and be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Able to understand and work effectively in an ISO 9000/14001 environment. Ability to work in Microsoft Office suite products. Consistent customer-focused attitude. Education and/or Experience: Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline. 1-3 years of supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Other Skills and Abilities: Decision-making and problem solving skills. Ability to work with minimal direction Function well in a dynamic environment and be able to prioritize tasks. Must be able and willing to travel as required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Disclaimer: A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Targeted pay range: $58,000 - $62,000/annually depending on experience Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($58,000 - $62,000/annually DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview. Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available. Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window. All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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