Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Sr. Buyer
Porex is a global leader in developing custom-engineered porous polymer solutions that turn into high-value functional components in our customers' end products. We combine our expertise in filtration, venting, wicking, absorption, and diffusion with our customers' unique innovations to help turn their next-generation product ideas into reality. Engineers at over 1,500 global manufacturers trust Porex for unique components across a wide variety of device applications in the life sciences, consumer, and electronics markets to give their products a competitive edge.
This Sr. Buyer position works out of our Fairburn GA manufacturing plant. This position is a key member of the Operations team, serves as the main purchaser of direct material and reports to the site's S&OE Leader.
Responsibilities

Advanced understanding of material requirements planning (MRP). Use knowledge for placing purchase requisitions, managing purchase orders, and ensuring a steady supply of raw material.
Reviews demand signals and purchases raw material in a timely manner; reviews supplier lead times, minimum order quantities, and on time performance.
Work with operations and commercial managers to ensure service levels and inventory plans are consistent with business growth and financial goals.
Support inventory optimization efforts and procurement strategies to ensure best in class cash conversion cycle attainment.
Identify and analyze supply chain risks and opportunities; proactively communicate any material availability issues: ex. shortages and delays
Assist with MRO purchases when needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
At least 5 years of supply chain and purchasing experience
Procurement Certifications – APICS, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is a plus.
Professional, assertive, positive and team oriented
Key Attributes

The ideal candidate is a dynamic supply chain professional with successful diverse procurement background, who demonstrates 'bias for action'
Strong analytical and communication skills with a desire to work for a fast-paced organization
Detailed understanding of MRP, fulfillment/buying, demand planning and forecasting.
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing organization
Strong skills in collaborating with internal and external customers