This role is essential in strategic coordination of materials to meet production demands. The Buyer/Materials Planner works closely with various departments, including production control, production planner, and sales to schedule deliveries. Duties include locating suppliers, researching goods, services and materials and processing purchasing orders.

• Review and process purchase orders to suppliers.
• Ensure materials meet specifications, quality standards, quantity, delivery, and other terms.
• Coordinating with other departments to purchase materials based on customer orders and production schedules.
• Manage key supplier relationships to negotiate price and lead time.
• Maintain the Open Purchase Order Report
• Process supplier non-conformance and expedite replacement material.
• Work closely with Shipping/Receiving Team to uphold data accuracy in system.
• Work closely with Production Control to verify production job accuracy.
• Update supplier data in MRP system such as pricing, lead-time, minimum order quantity and contact information.
• Manage supplier confirmation/correspondence and link to purchase orders in system.
• Research and develop new suppliers and outside labor relationships.
• Assist with onboarding suppliers and tracking supplier performance.
• Expedite purchase orders and request status updates.
• Notify Sales/Production Control of material delivery adjustments.
• Developing and maintaining detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company.
• Perform cycle counting to identify and resolve discrepancies between inventory records and stock levels.
• Visit suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing.
• Managing cost issues and formulating cost-reduction strategies.
• Any other duties assigned by Manager.

• Associates degree preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in Purchasing/Procurement
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively handle supplier interactions and manage internal communications.
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment

• The salary range for this position is $61,610 - $77,015. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
• Competitive Benefits 
• Benefits begin on DAY 1! 
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

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