First Quality is seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for its facility in Macon, GA, to support manufacturing operations by purchasing diversified commodities on a competitive basis without sacrificing quality.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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
