Senior Buyer

ABOUT US

BMG is a thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on a customer-centric approach to designing and building capital equipment machinery, tooling systems, and packaging automation solutions. BMG is a global organization representing the world’s most extensive thermoforming portfolio in the following industries: automotive, medical, electronics, horticulture, food, and process automation.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer in our Knoxville, TN site to support our capital equipment manufacturing operation, specializing in advanced automation solutions. This role is responsible for sourcing goods and services cost-effectively while balancing price, quality, delivery, and service. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills, is able to track and evaluate vendor performance, follows up on backorders, and has great communication skills especially on potential delivery risks to keep production on schedule.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a Bachelors or Technical Degree and/or 5 years’ experience in Purchasing.
• High proficiency in MS Excel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal & leadership skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Other Supplemental Plan Options
• Employer Paid Life insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay effective upon hire date
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, procedures, and Uniform Commercial Code.
• Locate, qualify, and develop appropriate sources of goods and services.
• Solicit and evaluate bid requests from appropriate suppliers and manufacturers to determine the ranking of vendors to purchase from.
• Negotiate with vendors for optimal results of cost, delivery, quality, and service.
• Measure vendor performance in terms of cost, delivery, quality, and service.
• Process purchase orders through the business system.
• Follow-up and expedite timely receipt of backordered items.
• Follow-up and expedite timely receipt of items for pick date requirement.
• Coordinate inbound freight means to meet delivery and cost requirements.
• Verify and resolve discrepancies on purchase order versus invoices.
• Coordinate the return of faulty and/or incorrect goods and negotiate credit for rework labor incurred by Brown.
• Participate in the resolution of disbursement error and inventory discrepancies.
• Attend and participate in scheduled meetings.
• Inform manager of situations or conditions which would cause to miss scheduled deliveries, quality, or cost objectives after taking all actions required within their own area of responsibility and control.
• Responsible for assigned purchased goods inventory consistent with management’s financial policy, shipment, and customer service objectives.
• Responsible for recommendation of use and disposition of excess and inactive assigned purchased goods inventory.
• Work closely with all departments on the shop floor.
• Prepare quotes for spare parts, kits sales & tooling as required.
• Responsible for parts order drop shipments.
• Assist in negotiating and maintaining freight contracts.

ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

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BMG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.