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Purchasing

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Posted: 09/07/24 Job Category: Professional & Other Job Number: 8230

Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting procurement-related tasks. The buyer will be responsible for sourcing commercial print and building material goods and services, equipment as well as managing vendors.  The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for more cost-effective purchases for our national organization and develop new supply base relationships. 
 
Essential Job Functions:
  • Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies for the company, nationwide; assess, manage and mitigate risks;
  • Participate in the company’s annual cost out initiatives, including analysis and benchmarking;
  • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers; craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms;
  • Track and report key functional metrics in order to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
  • Investigate material sourcing opportunities and analyze alternate purchasing options for existing materials or substitute items;
  • Resolve vendor issues including but not limited to pricing, fulfillment and product selection;
  • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements;
  • Track and report key functional metrics in order to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
  • Communicate preferred vendors for items not directly purchased;
  • Procure capital expenditures;
  • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and determine proper economic order quantities;
  • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries;
  • Resolve logistics issues;
  • Reconcile receiving documents, resolve invoice discrepancies;
  • Update and maintain spreadsheets and tracking platforms;
  • Maintain the purchasing department’s filing system;
  • Research new vendors and commodities;
  • Other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management with 2-4 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
  • Clear Knowledge of paper grades, weights, finishes and sizes
  • Experience utilizing strategic thinking, in a supply chain/manufacturing environment
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing processes
  • Experience with Shipping, Receiving & Accounts Payable processes
  • Ability to manage project-based Cost Reduction activities and reporting of results within the project terms
  • Experience with managing internal customer relationships, supplier relationships
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, planning and communication skills are required
  • Strong MS Excel skills are critical
  • Must possess, exceptional Time Management and Oral/Written communication skills.
  • Proven negotiation skills and successful track record of achieving cost out initiatives.

Meet Your Recruiter

Liz Goclowski
Staffing Manager

Since being with MOLARI, I have been encouraged and given opportunities to grow in many ways, starting in Reception and moving into the role of Recruiter, I’ve always been given opportunities to develop new skills and join groups focused on building leadership skills, both personally and within the community. Working for a company that has such strong values and ties to its community helps me be involved and engaged with what people want and need in our area. This level of involvement really helps me connect with our applicant community and our clients. It allows me to help build a bridge between our employers and candidates.

Liz recruits and screens applicants; once hired, she orients new employees. Liz works closely with Employment Services team members to place the right MOLARI employees with clients throughout the Berkshires.

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