Raw Material Buyer

We are seeking a Raw Materials Buyer for our First Quality located in Lewistown, PA.  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!