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About the Role

The purchasing agent is a newly created role responsible for demand planning and supplier performance. This position will evaluate and procure goods and services, research suppliers, compare prices, and negotiate contracts to secure the best value. The role also involves tracking inventory, monitoring shipments, and coordinating with the Buyer to approve purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, interview, and evaluate potential vendors based on product quality, cost-efficiency, and speed of delivery.
• Request and analyze cost proposals and bids for negotiation of favorable prices, discounts, and delivery terms.
• Complete supplier ratings for indirect supplies and provide support for raw materials.
• Act as Buyer, or support to buyer, when reviewing requisition requests, preparing and submitting purchase orders, and authorizing payments.
• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages, track shipments, and confirm the delivery of goods.
• Develop and execute strategy for indirect material and secondary supplier selection, qualification, and authorization.
• Develop KPIs for Purchasing and Supply Planning activities for the North American business unit.
• Track and communicate factors impacting the sourcing and receipt of raw materials, including supply chain concerns, shortages, price variations, and geo-political concerns.
• Mitigate risks with regard to suppliers in conjunction with legal and strategic purchasing.
• Create and maintain material master data for products and indirect materials.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchases, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
• Support customer requalification audits.
• Coordinate with Strategic Purchasing on all vendor negotiation procedures.
• Develop and execute communication and coordination plans with Production, Supply Chain/Scheduling, and transportation vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within local purchasing for improved efficiency, performance, and cost savings.
• Manage supplier certificates and maintain approved supplier documentation.
• Support EH&S initiatives through vendor selection for safety supplies, recycling, and on-site training.
• Create and maintain container plans and shipment calendars.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at supporting continuous improvement and efficiency gains.
• Source and purchase within the guidelines set out by Schreiner Group LP & Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher educational degree in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related discipline.
• May be supplemented by equivalent work, or other education experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a purchasing role, or as a customer service representative, sales account manager, and/or project coordinator or related role.
• Intermediate to advanced level of computer knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suites.
• Experience with SAP, CRMs, and/or supply chain programs a plus.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time.

Skills

• Demand planning
• Supplier performance evaluation
• Procurement
• Supplier research
• Price comparison
• Contract negotiation
• Inventory tracking
• Shipment monitoring
• Purchase order approval
• Discrepancy resolution
• Vendor evaluation
• Cost proposal analysis
• Supplier ratings
• Requisition review
• Payment authorization
• Stock level monitoring
• Indirect material sourcing
• Secondary supplier selection
• KPI development
• Supply chain risk mitigation
• Material master data management
• Record keeping
• Communication
• Coordination
• Continuous improvement
• EH&S support
• Cross-functional project participation

Location

• Blauvelt, NY
• Chestnut Ridge, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3-5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or higher

About the Company

• The Schreiner Group is a privately held, family-owned organization with over 1,200 employees across Germany, China, and the US.
• As an internationally active, high-tech label manufacturer, we are a strategic partner for customers in the healthcare and automotive industries.
• Our core business is innovative high-tech labels and functional parts, increasing customer value through system solutions and services.
• US operations are headquartered in Blauvelt, NY, with a planned relocation to Chestnut Ridge, NY by the end of 2027.
• The new location will provide increased production, warehousing, and shipping capacity to support market growth.
• We focus on customer needs to deliver excellent service and support their goals.