Senior Buyer

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Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FANTASTIC CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH AN ESTABLISHED COMPANY THAT OFFERS THE BEST BENEFITS PACKAGE IN TOWN?

WE ARE TACOMA'S BEST KEPT SECRET AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SENIOR BUYER IN OUR TACOMA MANUFACTURING PLANT!!

GENERAL PLASTICS - RIGID & FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM AND BUILD-TO-PRINT COMPOSITE PARTS

General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for 80 years. Commercial, military and composite manufacturing companies use LAST-A-FOAM® rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts. From high-temperature tooling boards, core material or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics. From the oceans' depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!

Summary

This position will be responsible for ordering and supplying the organization with materials, supplies, equipment, and services to support manufacturing and nonmanufacturing processes. This is an exempt, full-time position that reports to the Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of goods, materials, and services
• Active communication and resolution of shortages and expirations
• Management of all outside service (contract service) work
• Vendor compliance with all certification and regulatory requirements
• Promotion and fostering of vendor relationships
• Negotiation of long-term agreements (LTAs) and competitive pricing
• Monitoring of industry risks and trends
• Coordination of sourcing logistics
• Support of new products and projects
• Completion of goals and projects as assigned
• Obtains and analyzes requests for quote and negotiates pricing in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Reviews acknowledgements for agreement with purchase orders and resolves any discrepancies with the supplier to the best possible advantage for this organization
• Reviews material exception reports and MRP for future shortages and plans ordering strategies to prevent shortages
• Monitors vendor performance, analyzes trends, and manages relationships with vendors to improve their performance.
• Analyzes forecast and usage trend information and prepares forecasts for vendors.
• Interfaces with all departments and resolves issues
• Keeps the Supply Chain Manager informed of all activities or problems and submits reports as requested by management

Education, Skills and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. 4-year degree preferred
• 5+ years purchasing related experience, preferably in a manufacturing and/or aerospace environment
• Ability met deadlines, set priorities, and multitask
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills

What we have to offer

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long term customers in the country. As a result, you'll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We're looking for energetic, motivated people with a can-do attitude and a desire to work smart. If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team oriented setting, you'll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

Plus, our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:

· Generous Profit Sharing Program

· Outstanding Health Care Benefits Plan (zero cost medical and vision for entire family!)

· Company Matched 401K up to 8%

· Employee Assistance Plan

· We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs

· Disability & Life Insurance Package

· Generous Earned Time Off Plan plus 9 Paid Holidays per year

General Plastics Manufacturing Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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