Buyer

Job Description Job Description Job Description Major job duties: Work with existing and newly developed suppliers to purchase Mix OCC, SOP, OMG, or other recyclable fibers as needed. Negotiate with suppliers for the best possible price and service to meet targeted volumes and profit margins. Ability to work independently without daily supervision Troubleshoot cost, quality, loading and delivery concerns. Negotiate contractual terms regarding cost, payment term, quality, transportation, and other standard or special contract terms with suppliers in support of company’s strategic goals and requirements. Proactively identify and develop new suppliers whose quality standards meet company requirements Work with SRM department to manage supplier selection process based on price, quality, service, capacity and reliability. Work with purchasing department head and SRM department to develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships. Establish and update an approved supplier list and monitor supplier compliance with company standards and regulations. Critically analyze current purchasing activities, comply with established procedures, and propose process improvements where necessary. Work closely with all levels of the organization, including logistics team for booking and shipping arrangement, QC team to meet quality requirements, accounting team for AR /AP activities, and other related parties to ensure smooth movement of commodities. Forecast price and market trends to identify changes within the buyer-supplier dynamic Perform cost and scenario analysis with a thorough understanding of cost factors. Monitor ongoing compliance with the company’s purchasing procedures Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, materials management, or a related Supply Management field required. Prior experience in purchasing (2 – 4 years) preferred Knowledge of recycling or paper packaging industry a plus Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written) and networking Proven negotiation skills or formal negotiation training Experience with Microsoft Office to include Excel (creation of spreadsheets), PowerPoint (ability to do presentations), and Word (document creation). Willing and able to travel both domestic and international