Buyer

Flint Group International Bv - Livonia, MI

Full-time

Hybrid - Livonia, MI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Buyer will support Flint Group's Packaging Inks and Narrow Web business in North America, focusing on managing raw material procurement and executing procurement strategies aligned with Product Development Labs (PDL). This role is integral to maintaining reliable and cost-competitive sources of supply and managing supplier relationships to ensure production continuity at the lowest total cost.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and administer corporate-wide purchasing agreements for assigned raw materials.
• Plan and execute procurement strategies aligned with Product Development Labs (PDL) objectives.
• Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, pricing, and terms.
• Perform cost/price analysis to ensure competitive pricing and value.
• Resolve quality, delivery, and pricing issues, and negotiate settlements to avoid financial losses.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure material availability at optimal costs.
• Maintain market intelligence and proactively address issues affecting procurement.
• Establish standard production material costs and participate in make-or-buy decisions.
• Maintain long-term relationships with suppliers to support corporate objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience in purchasing raw materials within the chemical industry.
• Knowledge of chemical processes in manufacturing and legal aspects of purchasing.
• Strong problem-solving ability and capability to perform under stress to ensure production continuity.
• Ability to identify supply problems in advance and mitigate risks.
• Proficiency in cost/price analysis and inventory control methods.
• Familiarity with transportation modes, supply/demand movement, and developing savings opportunities.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with 2-3 days onsite and the rest remote.