Procurement Buyer/Planner US&C

About us:

Miraclon (www.miraclon.com) is a leading provider of printing products for the global packaging sector. It sells flexographic imaging equipment, printing plates, consumables and related services, which enable graphic customization of a wide variety of packaging materials. Miraclon is a former division of The Eastman Kodak Company and was purchased by Montagu Private Equity in 2019.

Position Description:

Specializes in the procurement of a variety of items within a broad category components, assemblies, products, and services.  Executes commodity strategies, insures continuity of supply and resolves business issues.  Procures goods and services at best total cost, and at the correct quantity, quality, and delivery date. Manages purchasing (tactical) client interface and purchase process to facilitate the implementation of Procurement’s “Best Practices”. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Executes defined sourcing strategies. Sources mid-value materials. Responsible for productivity and cash goals for these materials.  
• Ensures that SAP reflects the correct vendor, source, lead-time, and pricing data.  
• Process purchase orders and communicate to suppliers. Ensure acknowledgement for critical materials, components, or services.  

• Track open deliveries of critical items to ensure on-time delivery.  Track and expedite past dues.  
• Resolve receiving and/or invoicing issues.  
• Constantly seek and implement Purchasing Process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce opportunities for process errors.  
• Interfaces with suppliers in the following areas: 

1. Root cause analysis/correction action 

1. Supplier performance data collection 

1. Supplier specific issues and trouble shooting 

• Interfaces with clients in the following areas:  

1. Requirements definition 

1. Quality assessments 

1. PO specific issues and trouble shooting  

• Actively participates on improvement teams that positively affect cost, inventory levels and supplier quality. 
• Reports to management on assigned tasks, projects or goals as required. 
• Performs special assignments as requested. 
• Understand supply/demand requirement. 

• Participates in supplier benchmarking/part quotation process. 
• Implementation of contract agreements 

• Prior purchasing or supply chain experience. 
• Ensures pricing meets standard cost and has basic understanding of elements of cost for analysis. 

• Proficient experience with ERP systems. 
• Understanding and working knowledge of MRP and Kan Ban is necessary for some commodities. 
• Basic understanding of the manufacturing processes of assigned commodities. 
• Strong PC skills 

Education, Skills & Experience:

Five years of experience, or equivalent experience, in procurement or operations

Bachelor’s degree

Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Flexible vacation policy
• 401K
• Life Insurance