Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

overview

budnick converting, inc., headquartered in columbia, il (in the st. Louis, mo metropolitan area), is a privately held and female-owned corporation. Budnick’s primary focus is specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams. Budnick remains on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing over 70 die-cutting, slitting, laminating, printing, label making and spooling machines to convert materials into labor-saving customized parts.

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position purpose: the buyer is responsible for executing purchasing activities for assigned locations while supporting cross-site purchasing functions and issue resolution. This role ensures material availability, supplier performance, process compliance, and accurate purchasing execution. The buyer supports departmental strategies focused on cost and inventory reduction through supplier collaboration, improved buying practices, and proactive follow-up. Responsibilities include building strong supplier relationships, supporting timely delivery of quality materials, prioritizing purchasing expedites, communicating purchasing status to internal customers, and providing coverage for purchasing and inventory control team members as needed.

quantitative data: must be able to remain in stationary sitting position for 75% of the time. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with vendors and other employees;

must be able to exchange accurate and detailed information in these situations. Limited travel to other budnick locations, vendor training, audits and/or meetings is expected.

essential functions

• purchasing responsibilities
• enter, process, and confirm purchase orders for assigned locations.
• ensure po accuracy including supplier, product, pricing, uom, lead time, and delivery location.
• monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up on late or at-risk orders.
• maintain detailed po notes and internal visibility.
• expedite rush orders based on customer volume and vendor strategy. Involve the purchasing & inventory manager as necessary.
• build relationships with vendor customer service representatives.
• serve as primary point of contact for purchasing-related issues including dmrs, quality concerns, receiving discrepancies, and ap-related issues.
• coordinate internally to drive issues through resolution.
• participate in vendor meetings, training, and sales presentations as needed.
• regularly update and manage supplier price lists to ensure accurate pricing information.
• support collection, tracking, and organization of supplier compliance documentation including reach declarations, rohs documentation, california proposition 65 statements, conflict minerals (cmrt) reporting, country of origin documentation, usmca/export-related documentation, and customer-specific compliance requirements.
• request, file, and organize safety data sheets for hazardous items used in production or shipped to customers.
• assist in identifying products that may be too hazardous for the company to manufacture.
• navigate customer portals and provide requested documentation in a timely manner.
• coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure documentation remains current and accessible.

• strategic purchasing contribution
• support department goals to reduce cost and inventory by $500k annually through better buying opportunities, supplier negotiations, moq and pack-size adjustments, process improvements, and supplier performance initiatives.
• support and maintain an overall vendor on-time delivery (otd) performance level of 85% or greater.
• maintain professional, respectful, solution-oriented communication with sales, account managers, and internal departments.
• communicate risks, delays, and status updates clearly and proactively.
• participate in cross-functional meetings as required.

• other responsibilities
• professional communication and collaborative behavior are…