At Chesterton, we have a laser focus on our customers. This job impacts the customer by increasing our cost competitiveness while maintaining high quality standards for raw materials. The Buyer coordinates and manages all activities relating to transactional processing of purchase orders. Responsible for purchase order vendor acknowledgement process and on time delivery performance.

Job Model:  Hybrid

All fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

• Follows ordering policies as defined by materials management for each commodity.

• Reviews and evaluates planned daily MRP orders and take appropriate action.

• Prepares and enters purchase orders into the materials business system, obtains supplier acknowledgement and monitors Open Purchase Order report to ensure On Time Delivery.

• Maintains Data Quality in Procurement Fields in DAX (Pricing, Lead Time, MOQ, Approved Vendors, Material Category, etc.).

• Monitor and Respond to Special Requests from CRM/CST in a timely fashion.

• Manages the replenishment of Kanban and/or supplier consigned inventory for designated parts.

• Processes non-conforming material reports for defective material to ensure problems are resolved, containment is achieved, and replacement material is obtained in a timely manner.

• Acts as a liaison between suppliers and Chesterton’s Finance group on issues including invoices, payment terms, and payment method.

• Works with the Logistics team to ensure supplier compliance with freight and shipping procedures, assist in resolving freight claims and issues, and utilizes cost effective and efficient shipping methods.

• Actively participates in lean/six sigma improvement activities within and outside the materials team.

• Works under general direction.

• Requires analytical application of principles, theories, and concepts in the field. Strong knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Provides solutions to a range of problems and seek out additional resources as needed. Solutions are imaginative and thorough.

• Ability to be a mentor and mentee in a team environment

• Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer/supplier contacts are expected. Professionally represents the team and Chesterton in a variety of issues associated with specific projects

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Effective written/verbal communication and be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Able to understand and work effectively in an ISO 9000/14001 environment.

• Must be efficient in Microsoft Office suite products.

• Consistent customer-focused attitude.

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• 3-5 years of minimal supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Developed decision-making and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work with moderate direction.

• Function well in a dynamic environment and be able to prioritize tasks.

• Must be able and willing to travel as required.

The physical demands described here are 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment.

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.

Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer  M/F/V/D. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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