Corporate Buyer
Company: balchem
Location: Montvale
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty
ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of
life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the
finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our
corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson
Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices,
manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the
US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded
company (NASDAQ - BCPC) with annual revenues over $800 million and
a market cap exceeding $3.0 billion. The company consists of three
business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition &
Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people
worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to
developing the company into global market leadership positions. To
learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit
www.balchem.com
POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager - Indirect Procurement,
solicits bids, coordinates and evaluates requests for quote,
negotiates prices, and places purchase orders. Enters, reviews, and
coordinates purchasing transactions in the ERP System. Sources
material, services, and equipment as necessary. Expedites and
ensures proper receipt of purchase orders as necessary. Manages
vendor master updates for all procurement - direct, indirect and
capital.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Places purchase orders, as required, in support of the Corporate
Operations group and other departments as needed such as
R&D.
Maintains the effective administration of the MRP/ERP systems
through timely entries and daily review of critical purchasing and
inventory data
Updates Vendor master data for all new vendors and
Solicits proposals from vendors and negotiates the best possible
deal for materials and services, taking into account the quality,
service and price for each proposal.
Facilitates the timely purchase of goods, within acceptable lead
times from vendors through regular coordination with plant
operations personnel
Interacts on a daily basis with the Senior Manager - Indirect
Procurement to evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing negotiations
and the purchasing system
Researches potential new suppliers for corporate services; supports
the evaluation of new suppliers, and supplies, including the
solicitation of initial vendor documentation
Participates in the forecasting and budgeting processes as
necessary
Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety
equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards at Corporate and/or site
locations where activities require site visits.
Provides backup to the Senior Manager - Indirect Procurement on an
as-needed basis
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum one (3) year of purchasing experience, preferably in a
corporate environment.
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Good negotiating skills
Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of
the organization and external contacts
Effective analysis/problem solving/decision-making skills
Proficient with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft office tools
including Power BI
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is mainly sedentary
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Keywords: balchem, Yonkers , Corporate Buyer, Other , Montvale, New York
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