Sr. Buyer

Georg Fischer Central Plastics LLC; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer Central Plastics LLC seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage complex purchases, establish long-term supplier agreements, and guide junior staff. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4 years in purchasing and a Bachelor's degree in business or related field, with a track record of managing supplier performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field; 3-4 years of purchasing/negotiating experience preferred.
• Experience with supplier performance management and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of procurement policies, ISO standards, and supplier relationship processes.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions for completeness and supplier eligibility.
• Select sources, solicit bids, evaluate quotations, and finalize supplier selections.
• Draft purchase orders and long-term agreements meeting all terms and conditions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Vendor management

Sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the most critical or difficult procurements that require a greater degree of experience, knowledge, professionalism, and administration. Responsible for establishing, coordinating, and administering long term purchase agreements for assigned commodities. Provides guidance and assistance to other procurement personnel. At this level is proficient in all aspects of job. Oversees department in absence of Purchasing Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Receive approved requisitions and review for completeness and necessary information. Select reliable sources, request bids as necessary, evaluate quotations, and make final supplier selection according to company established criteria Thoroughly understand and follow all policies governing procurement in order to instruct Buyers in their applications Fight price increases Negotiate with suppliers as necessary on new procurements or changes to existing purchase orders. Responsible for ensuring that active purchase orders are complete and accurate at all times reflecting the latest requirements and terms and conditions in compliance with company-supplier agreements and with all governing regulations Coordinate, conduct, and participate in meetings and discussions between suppliers and/or supplier representatives and necessary related personnel concerning subjects other than normal price, delivery or quality negotiations (i.e., value analysis or engineering, new methods, techniques, processes, etc.) Provide guidance and assistance to other Procurement personnel. Performs special activities as requested by management May maintain and monitor inventory levels on all assigned parts. May recommend write-off of obsolete or excess material May initiate corrective actions to ensure that assigned piece part delivery schedules and/or reservations are in agreement Draft purchase orders and long term agreements in a manner that insures all requirements and special terms and conditions are met Participate in joint meetings with Production Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Control, and other departments to review item or material specifications, new or existing sources of supply, recommendations for reduced procurement, etc Work to reduce supplier base Investigate and evaluate new sources of supply. Interview supplier sales representatives and continually endeavors to keep abreast of developments that influence procurement procedures and practices. Keep abreast of current market conditions Handle engineering revisions as related to the suppliers May monitor, analyze, and administer daily decisions in support of the formal MRP actions Maintain pertinent history/details on all items, purchases, and quotes – as necessary Oversee department in absence of the Purchasing Manager Keep the Purchasing Manager informed of critical or high-priority purchases/projects Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements Other duties as assigned Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree or related field experience is desired 3 - 4 years experience in purchasing, contracting, negotiating, or vendor performance management with a college degree in a business related field of study. Degree may be substituted with a minimum of 2 years related experience for each year of college.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas Primary work in a climate controlled office environment Visual strain for more than 50% of the time Listening, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, observing, grasping, pushing, pulling, and keyboarding Some travel may be required Eye/Hand coordination for than 50% of the time.

We're GF, the global leader in Flow Solutions, solving some of the world's most urgent challenges from ensuring access to clean water, supporting safe industrial processes and building critical infrastructure to enabling efficient buildings. We provide solutions that make an impact for millions of people. That's what we call the Plus Effect, and it starts with you. We need people who bring exceptional performance, curiosity and a readiness to challenge the status quo. In return, you'll thrive in collaborative teams that push each other to grow through the impact you create for customers, communities and society. Shape the future of Flow Solutions and your own.