Commodity Buyer

We’re looking for someone who’s excited to help shape the future of our Supply Chain team. Our ideal candidate is energized by building strong supplier relationships, thinking strategically about commodity management, and making confident, well-informed decisions. In this role, you’ll collaborate across teams and provide critical support to our Manufacturing operations. How You Contribute: This position has the responsibility of planning and purchasing materials organized by specific commodities. It is the responsibility of this position to manage the commodities assigned to them for quality, delivery, and cost to meet the department and company objectives. Work is accomplished through effective use and support of the Strategic Sourcing process, Supplier Performance Planning, Supplier Development and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) processes to improve Quality, Delivery and Cost within our supply base. Monitor suppliers’ compliance to standards resolving missed deliveries, expedites, and non-conformance. Maintain appropriate purchase orders to support new product and ongoing production including longer term (blanket) commitments and long-term contracts. Recommend best suppliers to support material and manufacturing technologies for new, custom, and existing products. Ability to review project specific contracts, negotiations and recommend approval to Director and/or Vice President level leadership. Initiate Kanban adjustments to best support LF production. Resolve incoming receiving / purchase order discrepancies. Understand and interpret cost breakdowns of suppliers. Ability to do cost analysis and apply continuous improvement activities to supplier processes and value streams. Understand and apply formal project management principles to work as appropriate. Ability to think and act quickly, creatively, and independently to resolve major supply disruptions affecting customers. When sourcing issues arise, can use data and effective interpersonal skills to influence internal and external business partners. Initiate/coordinate continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and internally to improve quality, cost, and delivery. Manage supply chain strategic projects including concept, definition, planning, execution, control, and validation. Identify, develop, and manage relationships with key suppliers and corporate partners. Support custom production orders, processes, and projects, if assigned. Operate within facility safety guidelines at our plants and suppliers. In the case of Supply Chain Group Leader absence, step in to maintain Supply Chain stability. Criteria for Success: Bachelor’s degree and 5 - 10 years of experience or equivalent training and/or experience in related field. Must be able to read blueprints and have a solid understanding of scheduling and application of inventory controls in a manufacturing environment. Certification in supply or purchasing management a plus. Ability to effectively use office automation/communication software. Must be familiar with basic accounting and math principles. Ability to give clear instructions and detailed information on inventory controls and requirements. Who We Are: Landscape Forms is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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