Buyer, manufacturing

Buyer

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP Group is looking to hire a Buyer. The Buyer is responsible for day to day purchasing activities for direct materials, or outsourced products or services needed to meet the needs of ICP. The candidate will work under the guidance of the Supply Chain Manager to ensure the integrity and optimization of systems, processes and reporting to stakeholders. This position can be based in Tampa FL, Phoenix AZ or Andover MA and requires the Buyer to be in the office 3 days per week (hybrid work schedule).

In this role, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Ensure continuity of supply
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain to ensure raw material purchases are executed according to business need
  • Follow escalation process for supplier disruptions and critical supply situations
• Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures
  • Be informed of supplier contracts and agreements for support, evidence and execution
• Systems operations
  • Support problem-solving with the procure to pay process
  • Utilize available systems and support implementation of new systems
  • Maintain ERP systems
    • Vendor pricing data
    • Vendor SKU level data (lead time, MOQ, packaging, UOM, buyer, etc.)
• Process optimization and cost savings
  • Implement standardized work methods
  • Optimize material ordering and stocking of raw materials to achieve reduced costs
  • Effectively mitigate supply risk while managing total cost of ownership
• Supplier relationship management
  • Monitor supplier reliability (on time in full, quality)
  • Communicate relevant information to internal stakeholders
  • Handle claims
• Sourcing support
  • Ensure strategic sourcing initiatives are executed at the plant level
  • Support sourcing activities with local knowledge and wants vs needs
  • Identify local opportunities for savings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in field of business, engineering, or sciences
• 2 to 4 years of experience.
• CPSM, CSCP or equivalent certification preferred
• Industrial manufacturing and/or business management experience preferred
• Experience in use of ERP systems (Sage, Syspro, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)
• Understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures
• Basic negotiation skills
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Excellent computer skills
• Familiar with financial management and analysis
• Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
• Global supply chain knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong project management and vendor management skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Understand elements of manufacturing and R&D and their respective strategies

Our compensation is more than a paycheck; it's an investment in your future. Along with a competitive pay range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial well-being, and personal health.

• Compensation: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 a year. Actual pay is dependent on candidates' overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligible
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• 401K employer contribution plan, with eligibility the first of the month following 90 days of employment
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around people, accountability, trust and execution

ICP Group is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.