Senior Buyer

Porex; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Porex, based in Fairburn, GA, is seeking a Sr. Buyer to lead direct material procurement at our manufacturing plant. The role is integral to the Operations team and reports to the site's S&OP Leader.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with MRP, supplier management, and inventory optimization within a high-volume environment, collaborating closely with operations and commercial managers to meet service levels and financial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain and purchasing experience.
• Procurement certifications such as APICS CSCP CPSM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase requisitions and purchase orders for raw materials.
• Review demand signals, supplier lead times, and minimum order quantities.
• Coordinate with operations and commercial managers on service levels and inventory plans.
• Support inventory optimization efforts and procurement strategies to improve cash flow.
• Identify and analyze supply chain risks and communicate availability issues.
• Assist with MRO purchases when needed.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Demand planning

Inventory optimization

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/related

Tools

APICS CSCP CPSM

Job description

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 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

• 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