Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.

Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC based in New Richmond, Wisconsin is part of the Syntegon Group. We provide innovative, seamless, high-tech packaging solutions for the food industry. The location specializes in a range of packaging equipment solutions - like horizontal flow wrappers, bag closing and sealers, and robotic pick-place-machines. The city of New Richmond is known as "The City Beautiful". It is an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St.

Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI.

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing related to machine and parts procurement. Conducts analysis on best procurement solutions for continued improvements related to cost, quality, and delivery of parts. Ensures supplier performance through effective procurement planning and order status tracking.

• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders to suppliers per system requirements and negotiated pricing per contracts and benchmarked quoting.
• Manage procurement tasks including order acknowledgements, SAP system updates, RFQ's, BOM's, and print packages for large projects.
• Track and report on supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, late orders, and expedite requests.
• Review invoices for discrepancies and coordinate resolution with suppliers and accounting.
• Manage quality defect issues, supplier returns, and credits in coordination with PUQ.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities for catalog and drawing parts in collaboration with Central Purchasing and strategic partners.

• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing principles, disciplines, and techniques
• Ability to read and comprehend basic technical/engineering drawings
• Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Able to function in a team environment
• Knowledge of production and processing inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing their manufacture of goods.

• Ability to understand mechanical manufacturing designs and controls for purchasing parts.
• Experience with SAP in manufacturing environment
• Previous experience procurement methodologies
• Hands-on operator, works with minimal supervision and able to develop and pursue processes/projects/tasks through to successful conclusion
• Ability to think strategically to new ideas of improved procurement planning to drive success
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers for basic pricing/stocking agreements and performance improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or equal value in work experience
• 3+ years in supply chain and/or manufacturing related environment

Starting range for this position is $85,000 annually. Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

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