Nefab USA is part of the Nefab Group which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.
With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in more than 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has over 4700 employees spread across 38 countries, with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.
This Buyer is responsible for purchasing of traded goods and raw material needed for production. They buyer will continuously monitor and analyze production requirements to minimize on hand inventories, while ensuring no shortages in direct material. The buyer will participate in month-end inventory counts and help support local and regional sourcing initiatives. The buyer will develop and maintain relationships with local vendors and gain an understanding of local markets.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Set up traded items in ERP system.
· Monitor purchasing requisitions daily.
· Issue purchase orders to outside vendors as needed for raw materials and traded goods.
· Responsible for monitoring and analyzing production material requirements to minimize on hand inventories, while ensuring no shortages for direct materials such as lumber, plywood, foam, corrugate, steel, and fasteners.
· Communicate to Customer Service Representative if vendor cannot meet customers’ requested ship date.
· Monitor and expedite open Purchase Orders to ensure on-time delivery from vendors.
· Update Purchase orders as needed to reflect changes in price or delivery dates.
· Negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers as needed.
· Research potential new suppliers and support supplier onboarding and management process.
· Develop and maintain relationships with local vendors.
· Follow up with suppliers for corrective action on quality/delivery issues.
· Ensure supply of indirect materials ex. PPE, banding, tools, machinery consumables Inbound freight management.
· Participates in month-end physical inventory count, counting and reporting, data input into ERP system, variance analysis.
· Maintains vendor performance records (monthly basis).
· Supports and participates in local, regional, and corporate sourcing initiatives.
· Travel up to 10%.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
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SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
In Nefab we are serious about improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better and safer working conditions. Nefab provides a working environment that is healthy, safe and in accordance with international standards and local laws for all employees.
ENVIRONMENT
We optimize total cost and reduce environmental impact with innovative packaging and
logistics solutions. Sustainability is an integral part of our value proposition to the market. Working with sustainability means that we care for the welfare of our employees and other stakeholders while maintaining balance in the economic, social, and environmental aspects of our business.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Environment
The duties of this job may include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting (1-25lbs), gripping, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.
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