Buyer - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Purchasing

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers / consumers of recycled resins and among only a few of whom consume 100% of that resin in the finished products produced. Infiltrator operates some of largest molding machines and robotics producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT has always and continues to compete on innovation; Manage current Supplier relationships and drive continuous improvements for best in class performance.

Develop and implement risk management processes to support Production.

Track markets and purchase materials at competitive prices.

Ensure procurement of quality materials.

Meet inventory goals by procuring optimal quantities using forecasts and risk mitigations.

Represent the Purchasing organization in daily operations.

Work in Enterprise System (JDEdwards Enterprise One) to enter data, data mining and prepare reports.

Research and engage new Suppliers to diversify, mitigate risks, and support company growth objectives.

PO management, emails, sample testing, deviations, rejections, etc.

Partner with Quality Department to process samples and approve new Suppliers or material streams.

Experience with plastics, grinding, and extrusion operations.

Exposure to plastics supplier negotiations, markets, contracts, and pricing agreements.

Degree in Business Management or Supply Chain.

Minimum 5 years’ of material purchasing with ownership of cost, delivery, and quality.

Minimum 3 years’ in the recycled or prime plastics industry of Polypropylene and Polyethylene, specifically virgin or post-industrial/post-consumer recycled materials.

Experience leading negotiations of price, material specifications, terms, and lead times.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Ability to present summarized data to management.

Under the leadership of the Purchasing Manager, the incumbent would be able to:

Conduct supplier visits with Purchasing Manager to validate potential Suppliers, verify material suitability, and build partnerships.

Manage sample collection, testing, and data evaluation.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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