Commodity buyer - (Barling, AR)

As a member of the purchasing team, the experienced buyer will be responsible for the overall management of their commodity and supply base under the direction of the Materials Director. This includes leading efforts to determine and select new suppliers, manage current suppliers, facilitate new product launch activities and carry out contract administration.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Supplier additions: When the need for a new supplier of a good or service is determined, conducts supplier audits as part of an interdisciplinary team and completes the required paperwork to manage the supplier addition. Supply base management: Works with other departments to resolve issues that arise with product quality, delivery and payment of invoices. Determines which suppliers are in need of specialized attention and arranges for the appropriate actions to be taken to provide supplier management.