Buyer

Description

Buyer, Full-Time, Forks, PA

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Support contract manufacturing / kits and accessories categories by sourcing materials evaluating supplier quotes and negotiating costs to determine most desirable supplier.

Work closely with suppliers to build ongoing relationships and track their progress as we launch new products to ensure timelines and goals are being met.

Collaborate with Platform Team members to make certain new product schedules are met.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Source products from suppliers that produce kit, component or packaging products
• Partner with various Crayola buying offices to maximize the cost and supplier relationship opportunities.
• Manages suppliers' progress in the commercialization process prior to product selection.
• Primary point person for daily communication between supplier and all internal Crayola management levels to assure understanding and expectations of all parties are understood to achieve successful launch of new product introductions.
• Evaluate and process incoming quotes and samples to ensure internal departments complete their evaluation / analysis to obtain approval, rejection, or collect additional required information for final decision making.
• Obtain supplier lead-times and manufacturing capabilities for input into our timelines and SAP purchasing system.
• Negotiate solution of any problems that arise in relation to delivery dates, quality, quantity and / or cost. If corrective action is required, follow material discrepancy policy.
• Establish Standard Costs and monitor purchase price variances against financial corporate standards and reports variances.
• Fuel innovation in the business by leveraging suppliers' ideas and product capabilities and submit to Platform Teams for global procurement management assessment.
• Sets up Purchasing Information Records and maintains SAP data.
• Investigate, identify, and implement alternative sourcing options for products and services that may improve quality while reducing overall cost
• Maximize participation of and maintain Hallmark's Supplier Diversity Program.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree (Logistics / Supply Chain / Sourcing preferred) or 4 years working in a business environment.
• Minimum 1 year experience where primary responsibility was working with suppliers and / or customers
• Working knowledge of Chemistry, chemicals, and compounds preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing multiple products or materials.
• Project management experience, ability to multitask.
• Prior experience with Operations, Research & Development or related experience.
• Advanced P.C. skills, experience with SAP a plus.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk;

use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Diversity & Inclusion at Crayola

We will cultivate diversity and create a culture of inclusion for our collective brands - one that grows through sustained action, demonstrates care for every life experience, inspires new products and content, and builds a sense of belonging in which every employee is able to be their very best.

Learn more about Crayola's Diversity and Inclusion strategy : https : / / www.crayola.com / about-us / diversity-and-inclusion.aspx

Green is our favorite color!

Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows : https : / / www.

crayola.com / about-us / sustainability.aspx

We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities. No phone calls please.

Search Firm Representatives - Please Read Carefully :

Crayola LLC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.

Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crayola LLC via e-mail, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at Crayola LLC in any form without valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Crayola LLC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crayola LLC as a result of the referral or through other means.

Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Crayola LLC, and we value the partnerships we have built with our vendors.

For this reason, Crayola LLC has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by Human Resources at Crayola LLC in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)