Site Buyer

Purchasing Manager

This position is responsible for managing all purchasing and compliance functions for the facility. This position will perform all purchasing activities, negotiate payment terms, and execute contracts for both goods and services. This role will need to focus on cost savings, implementation, and adherence to global compliance, and utilization of digital tools while providing timely service to our internal customers.

Develops and maintains a Road Map to assess local suppliers. Negotiates local spend and contracts utilizing Saint-Gobain e-tools for bidding (ProSource) for all OPEX and CAPEX spend over $35k. Reports all hard and soft savings at the end of each project using Purchaser Performance Management (PPM) Saint-Gobain e-tool. Creates contracts using standard templates and exhibits, monitors the validity of all contracts, and ensures that they are uploaded into the appropriate contract management tool. Ensures maximum compliance with Corporate Preferred Supplier Programs. Drives compliance for the use of Agora at the site level. Coordinates competitive bidding for all site purchasing categories with various stakeholders. Creates purchase orders and manages inbound supply. Manages and resolves invoice exceptions in the IOL System (Invoices-On-Line) and works on resolving root causes of invoice discrepancies, including support for Goods Received Invoice Received (GRIR). Monitors and updates anticipated delivery dates in ERP. Proactively analyzes local practices, suggests and implements improvements to drive optimization, efficiencies, and best-practice utilization. Monitors and reports vendor performance using digital tools while addressing deficiencies as needed. Serves as a gatekeeper for purchasing policy compliance and adherence to internal control requirements at the site. Owns monthly reporting for purchasing KPIs and plant-specific metrics. Participates in recurring meetings with plant requisitioners, engineers, and department managers to determine purchasing assistance and requirements. Provides remote vacation coverage for Site Buyer roles in other manufacturing facilities and ad hoc coverage for other responsibilities as directed by the manager. Provides backup coverage for the Senior Raw Material Planner during vacations.

Processes purchase orders for Capex, Expense, Maintenance, Storeroom MRO Reorders and / or Raw Materials as assigned or as necessary with required documentation. Review vendor confirmation for variances, update POs as necessary or work with Maintenance Requisitioner to resolve any variances. Pushback on unreasonable price increases if warranted and resend updated PO copies to vendors. Manage VMI Vending relationship, monitoring of the invoices and assist with any issues. Review the Open PO and GRIR Reports to resolve and close timely. Train new Requisitioners, Approvers and Receivers on Purchasing Policies, Procedures and SAP Processes.

Travel as necessary for meetings and trainings. Site audits of vendors and / or vendor facility tours when necessary. Completes all the mandatory purchasing training online and in-person. Completes all the mandatory safety trainings or other trainings online and in-person. Participates in plant-level meetings, purchasing meetings, and specific events as defined in the operations cadence. Performs analysis of portfolio of spend, looking for synergies for negotiations across all BUs. Monitors and mitigates single sourcing situations. Documentation Process Coordinator for files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and audit guidelines. Works collaboratively with peers to exchange best practices and enhance professionalism and purchasing skillset to enable an integrated and high-performing purchasing function overall.

Qualifications : Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, which will provide a working knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices, and procedures concerned with purchasing activities. 5+ years' experience in purchasing, inventory management, or manufacturing activities. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. Passion for accomplishing preferred quality, service, and best value in Purchasing.

Preferred or Desired Qualifications : SAP systems knowledge (Strongly Preferred) Comfortable working in a team environment. Leadership during projects and at the facility Experience using continuous improvement tools Experience in a manufacturing environment (Strongly Preferred) Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.