Overview

Porex is a global leader in developing custom-engineered porous polymer solutions that turn into high-value functional components in our customers’ end products. We combine our expertise in filtration, venting, wicking, absorption, and diffusion with our customers’ unique innovations to help turn their next-generation product ideas into reality. Engineers at over 1,500 global manufacturers trust Porex for unique components across a wide variety of device applications in the life sciences, consumer, and electronics markets to give their products a competitive edge. www.porex.com

This Sr. Buyer position works out of our Fairburn GA manufacturing plant. This position is a key member of the Operations team, serves as the main purchaser of direct material and reports to the site’s S&OE Leader.  

Responsibilities

• Advanced understanding of material requirements planning (MRP). Use knowledge for placing purchase requisitions, managing purchase orders, and ensuring a steady supply of raw material.

 

• Reviews demand signals and purchases raw material in a timely manner; reviews supplier lead times, minimum order quantities, and on time performance.

 

• Work with operations and commercial managers to ensure service levels and inventory plans are consistent with business growth and financial goals.

 

• Support inventory optimization efforts and procurement strategies to ensure best inclass cash conversion cycle attainment.

 

• Identify and analyze supply chain risks and opportunities; proactively communicate any material availability issues: ex. shortages and delays

 

• Assist with MRO purchases when needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.

 

• At least 5 years of supply chain and purchasing experience

 

• Procurement Certifications – APICS, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is a plus.

 

• Professional, assertive, positive and team oriented

 

Key Attributes

• The ideal candidate is a dynamic supply chain professional with successful diverse procurementbackground, who demonstrates ‘bias for action’

 

• Strong analytical and communication skills with a desire to work for a fast-paced organization

 

• Detailed understanding of MRP, fulfillment/buying, demand planning and forecasting.

 

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing organization

 

• Strong skills in collaborating with internal and external customers

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

 

Filtration Group now part of Parker Hannifin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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