Purchasing Associate

**About the Company**:
BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services bringing together six 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, manufacturing and support of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag converting, shipping and printing industries.

**About the role**:
Responsible for implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- 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.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- High school Diploma
- Three years of relevant experience minimum, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- B2 English Level required

**COMPETENCES**
- **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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent