Senior Buyer

Overview

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. www.porex.com

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 inclass 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 procurementbackground, 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