Arlon Graphics · 6 hours ago
Buyer
San Antonio, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expArlon Innovations is a global leader in graphic films and is recognized as a Great Place to Work® company. The Buyer is responsible for planning and procuring outsourced materials and products, ensuring competitive costs and optimal stock levels to meet demand while building strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
Graphic DesignManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Generate, review, analyze and manage system demand plan, demand history and business inputs to develop executable procurement plan in support of sourced products for customer shipments and warehouses
Mange day-to-day communications related to over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required
Negotiate vendor PO costs, payment terms, and annual rebates effectively, ensuring all cost data is accurately updated in the SAP system
Execute purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by creating purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions
Maintains appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals and stocking strategies to meet inventory turn and service goals
Work directly with suppliers to manage raw material purchasing orders, outside process orders and delivery schedules to maintain optimal inventory levels and safety stock at Arlon
Provides detailed analysis as needed regarding purchasing requirements, material usage, inventory levels and targets
Analyzing historical data and forecast requirements to better understand and optimize purchasing levels
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing professional publications
Support internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing; answer inquiries both orally and in writing concerning purchasing operations
Source new products to support new product development and cost reductions
Lead continuous supplier negotiations for cost reductions, annual rebates and terms that are optimal for Arlon to help drive down cost structures
Support purchasing of MRO products and other functions as needed
Monitor supplier performance by ensuring products is delivered on schedule and meet specifications, updating timely the SAP system to reflect on on-time delivery performance, and maintaining comprehensive records of meetings and communications to verify compliance with company requirements
Manage all supplier interactions, including coordinating meetings, following up on new projects and products, and ensuring timely communication and action
Provide reporting, KPI updates, and metric data related to supply chain indices as assigned and support overall purchasing team projects to help achieve departmental goals
Liaison between quality and supplier to get corrective action on any quality or service-related issues
Monitor raw material index and vendor cost performance, conduct cost benchmarking and annual rebate negotiations, and issue vendor scorecards based on established performance criteria
Maintain accuracy of stock code information within SAP, including lead-time, pricing, current supplier information, current purchase order data, etc
Continually searches for strategic process and system improvement for procurement process and vendor/supplier management
Ensure SAP parameters are maintained by monitoring minimum, maximum, safety stock, and current inventory levels; making recommendations to management for adjustments to levels
Working knowledge of SAP, to develop into the subject matter export on SAP procurement module
Works with warehousing and logistics to ensure clear communication of inventory spikes and warehouse requirements for stocking
Works with Product Management to understand forecast changes and new product pipeline
Ability to interact and work effectively across multiple departments and various management levels
Communicate with shipping and receiving regarding expected deliveries and volumes in advance of arrival at Arlon to accommodate and prepare for any storage requirements in warehousing
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives
Qualification
Required
BA or BS in Materials Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Planning or a related field required
Three (3) years' experience in procurement including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, and supplier relationships
Knowledge of MRP processes
Computer proficiency in MRP/MPS systems, Excel, Word, and database applications required
Valid driver license, auto insurance and travel documents
Personally guided by, espouses, communicates, and works with, and through, values of integrity, excellence, inspirational, teamwork and accountability (Arlon's core values). Demonstrates strong commitment to organizational goals and acts in the best interest of the company
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Preferred
Supply Chain Designations, CPM, CSCP or APICS certification
SAP working knowledge
Benefits
Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay (collectively 26 paid days off per year)
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Life Insurance
Career Development Support
Employee Discount Program
Company
Arlon Graphics
Arlon Graphics manufacturing graphic films and providing easy solutions for real world applications.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew McNeill
President & CEO
Sarah Kim, PHR
Human Resourses Business Partner
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