FQ
Raw Materials Buyer
full-time•Macon
About this role
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.
We are seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for our First Quality 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
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
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.
What you'll do
- The Raw Materials Buyer will generate and communicate raw material purchase orders based on MRP requirements and expedite delivery while coordinating with suppliers and the warehouse. They will also support the Quality Department by managing supplier non-conformities and conducting audits.
About First Quality
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
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What does a Raw Materials Buyer do at First Quality?
As a Raw Materials Buyer at First Quality, you will: the Raw Materials Buyer will generate and communicate raw material purchase orders based on MRP requirements and expedite delivery while coordinating with suppliers and the warehouse. They will also support the Quality Department by managing supplier non-conformities and conducting audits..
Is the Raw Materials Buyer position at First Quality remote?
The Raw Materials Buyer position at First Quality is based in Macon, Georgia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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