Strategic Raw Materials Buyer & Supplier Relations Lead

American Trim, LLC; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Trim, LLC in Sidney, OH is seeking a procurement professional to secure timely, high-quality raw materials at competitive prices to support our manufacturing operations.

You will issue purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, resolve delivery, quality and price issues, and drive KPIs such as cost improvements and inventory reduction, becoming a subject matter expert in commodity responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to issue and manage purchase orders with accuracy.
• Strong communication to resolve delivery, quality and price issues.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw material at the lowest price possible while maintaining quality standards.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers and coordinate delivery with manufacturing needs, taking into consideration supplier lead time requirements, business needs, and optimal order quantities.
• Maintain and develop communication with manufacturing personnel to resolve delivery, quality and price problems.
• Communicate daily with supplier representatives and contract carriers concerning delivery. Ultimate goal to improve supplier relationships and develop trust benefitting both parties.
• Maintain standard of quality products specified on all purchase orders and resolve issues with suppliers.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators including: Cost Improvement Programs, Inventory Reduction, Quality Improvement, Payment Terms Improvements, and Supplier Consolidation.
• Become a subject matter expert in commodity responsibilities.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Lead time management

Cost control

Job description

American Trim, LLC in Sidney, OH is seeking a procurement professional to secure timely, high-quality raw materials at competitive prices to support our manufacturing operations.

You will issue purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, resolve delivery, quality and price issues, and drive KPIs such as cost improvements and inventory reduction, becoming a subject matter expert in commodity responsibilities.