Buyer, Engineering

About Us

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

The Service Parts Value Stream Supply Chain Buyer performs buying/quoting duties for assigned salespeople on the Aftermarket Sales Team with a focus on speed to market.

• Initiate and evaluate quotations, seek, and qualify new sources of supply, negotiate for best overall price, delivery, service, and quality to support the Master Production Schedule and meet customer needs.
• Select, issue, and manage appropriate purchase contracts, such as Purchase Orders and Schedule and Blanket Purchase/Price Agreements for materials and services.
• Assist in the development of departmental goals, objectives, and budgets for successful implementation of the corporate operating plan.
• Negotiate and create moderately complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction.
• Select, develop, evaluate, and manage quality supplier base, utilizing current supply management techniques and methods.
• Promote supplier development and relationships to achieve long-term partnerships with suppliers that will be mutually beneficial.
• Lead, participate and assist in cost reduction initiatives with other departments including but not limited to engineering.
• Assist with the development of short and long-range purchasing strategies to right-size the supply base, reduce cost, and improve service to internal customers.
• Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations and resolve escalated supplier issues.
• Participate and assist at the plant level quality objectives relating to supplier performance and evaluation processes.
• Prepare reports, value analysis studies, and perform other procurement duties as assigned.
• Release and/or re-schedule purchase orders and schedule agreements to ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule and customer service orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field OR Relevant years of experience Two – five years of relevant experience. Purchasing Certification (CPSM) preferred but not required

• Strong knowledge in Microsoft F&O and/or experience in ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills coupled with innovative thinking toward value creation
• Team oriented
• Experience in lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel 15%

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results
  - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively
  - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes
  - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and…