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Raw Materials BuyerFirst Quality • Macon, GA, United States
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Raw Materials Buyer

Raw Materials Buyer

First Quality • Macon, GA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Raw Materials Buyer

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you'll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for our First Quality Baby Products facility located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation by purchasing diversified commodities on a competitive basis without sacrificing quality.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • Generates and communicates raw material purchase orders to suppliers based on MRP requirements issued by Planning
  • Expedites delivery of raw material orders, follows-up on back orders, and coordinates with the warehouse on receipt of materials
  • Initiates the Purchasing Info Records within our ERP system for new materials; working with raw material suppliers to confirm pricing, lead time and order quantities
  • Supports the Quality Department by coordinating with suppliers on raw material non-conformities, developing Supplier Scorecards, issuing and tracking receipt of Annual Quality Change Notification Documents, conducting Supplier Audits, and filing/tracking appropriate Quality Certifications of suppliers
  • Works with Accounts Payable to verify invoice discrepancies related to either quantity or price
  • Follows all GMP, FDA and ISO regulations and guidelines
  • Observes all safety rules and uses the proper PPE

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

  • Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
  • Preferred prior work experience in a procurement role within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid background with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Strong experience with ERP Systems (preferably SAP or JD Edwards / Peoplesoft).

What We Offer You

  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off (three-week minimum)
  • Medical, dental and vision starting day one
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
  • Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
  • ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

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