Raw Materials Buyer

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family‑owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania to a group of companies employing more than 5,000 people. At First Quality, we emphasize collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation, and we have a strong commitment to protecting our team’s data privacy. We are seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for our First Quality Baby Products facility located in Macon, GA. The role supports the manufacturing operation by purchasing diversified commodities on a competitive basis while maintaining quality. Responsibilities Generate and communicate raw material purchase orders to suppliers based on MRP requirements issued by Planning. Expedite delivery of raw material orders, follow up on back orders, and coordinate with warehouse on receipt of materials. Initiate the Purchasing Info Records within our ERP system for new materials, working with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead time, and order quantities. Support the Quality Department by coordinating with suppliers on raw material non‑conformities, developing Supplier Scorecards, issuing and tracking receipt of annual quality change notifications, conducting supplier audits, and filing/tracking appropriate quality certifications. Collaborate with Accounts Payable to verify invoice discrepancies related to quantity or price. Follow all GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations and guidelines. Observe all safety rules and use proper PPE. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent. Preferred prior experience in a procurement role within a manufacturing environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Solid background with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP or JD Edwards / PeopleSoft. Benefits Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities. Paid time off (minimum three weeks). Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first day. 401(k) with employer match. Paid parental leave. Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500). Bundle of joy benefit (one year’s worth of free diapers for team members with a new baby). Tuition assistance. Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums. First Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr