Supply Chain Buyer

About Us

BW Paper systems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers.

For more information, visit  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.

Responsible for creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category.

• Analyze specifications, quality, quantity and delivery requirements for assigned less complex product category and/or specific project; determine best supply source; survey markets for new supply sources
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with selected suppliers
• May negotiate and create smaller, less complex supplier contracts based on competence, competitive standing, and alignment with company vision; maintain cost control and drive cost reduction
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate and issue quotations ensuring all purchasing policy and objectives are met; complete purchase transactions ensuring that all deliverables are met
• Responsible for site inventory levels, product rejects and chargebacks
• Attend daily cross-functional team meetings and support parts flow to operations; responsible for resolution of escalated supplier issues
• May evaluate suppliers against quarterly supplier scorecard; perform site visits, collect and analyze internal metric data; require compliance to all performance parameters for which supplier is accountable
• May assist with or participate in key projects such as e-commerce, product development, spend/cost reduction analysis, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• Strategic thinking
• Problem-solving
• Negotiation
• Project management
• Prioritization; deadline management
• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Team-oriented
• Analytical thinking
• Verbal and written communication
• Relationship management
• Cross-functional team
• Creativity

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or related field preferred CSCP, CLTD, CPIM or equivalent certification preferred Typically requires 0-2 years of experience in purchasing or supply management Typically has 0-2 years of experience in sourcing packaging components or manufacturing services Knowledge of ERP systems preferred

Reports to Supply Chain Manager; does not directly supervise other employees

Work is in an office environment located in a manufacturing facility. While most essential functions will be performed in the office portion of the facility, other essential functions will require the employee to be in manufacturing portion of the facility for extended periods of time. Employee must be able to correctly wear and use and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location.

This position requires the frequent use of standard office equipment for long periods of time in addition to physically demanding periods of time that include lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and dexterity.

This is a regular full-time position with the understanding that a regular work week will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

Regular domestic and/or international travel is expected for this position; anticipated travel is a minimum of 25%

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