Buyer

This position is responsible for the planning, organizing and procurement of materials and services within every aspect of supply chain management in a manufacturing environment. The Buyer is responsible for negotiating long-term and short-term transactions with suppliers. This position also plans and incorporates strategic purchasing plans company wide.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Ensures that purchase orders are placed on time and delivered on time and at cost.
• Plans and procures materials in support of manufacturing cells and site requirements.
• Strategic and tactical sourcing of materials and services for manufacturing.
• Ability to select and analyze and report supply chain data.
• Identifies best fit suppliers based on supplier’s core competencies.
• Works pro-actively with the manufacturing supervisors, planners, and other departments to ensure schedules are maintained and material is readily available.
• Obtains quotes as requested by supervisors and other departments.
• Establishes and manages demand-pull system for materials. Monitors and maintains inventory levels.
• Maintains purchase item database with regards to order quantities, lead times, order policies, vendor information and supplier part# information.
• Drives cost reduction/ organizational efficiency programs.
• Processes disposition or material rejects.
• Maintain performance standards for suppliers (score cards), both locally and globally.
• Provides feedback to suppliers on their quality, delivery, and cost reduction performance against standards.
• Responsible for understanding developments and changes at suppliers that may affect the material supply.
• Coordinates Engineering Change Order (ECO) changes with responsible engineers.
• Other Supply Chain duties as needed and assigned.
• Some travel may be required. (up to 10%)

Competencies You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production Processes, Business or other related field or equivalent related work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing/supply chain/ manufacturing/production
• Working knowledge of MRP principles and materials management.
• APICS and/or ISM certification preferred.

• High degree of initiative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to follow through on tasks to completion.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft-based software: Word and Excel.

What You Can Expect from Us
Our goal is to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include Health Insurance, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k) company match on first 5%, Paid-Time Off, 11 Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Reimbursement.
Who We Are
Dynisco is a global leader in innovative applications of high precision, sensor-based technology and critical insight solutions that improve process safety and performance for the plastics, oil & gas markets. The company serves a diverse group of customers throughout the world and with more than 6 decades of commitment to helping customers, Dynisco provides the tools and services for the polymer industry allowing customers a “window into the process”. The information Dynisco provides allows our customers to keep their process consistent regardless of their global locations. Dynisco’s diverse portfolio of sensing and polymer test equipment delivers some of the most accurate information available in the market for the measurement of polymer rheology, pressure, and temperature. Over the next 5 years, Dynisco will be aggressively expanding its business and is seeking top-level talent to join our growing team. (www.dynisco.com) Come help us and some of the biggest names in plastic production shape the future of sustainability in the plastics industry. Learn more about us here!
Dynisco is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with facilities in Tonawanda New York, Heilbronn, Germany and Malaysia. Dynisco will not pay to relocate. We are an EOE M/F/D/V employer.

Our Team. Globally, we are a team of diverse and talented individuals. Qualified candidates come to “Dynisco with a passion to grow while making a difference with innovation, employee engagement, customer partnerships and continuous improvement.
Our Culture. Every employee has a voice. At Dynisco, new hires are selected to affect change, participate in solutions, challenge the norm, collaborate and contribute.

DYNISCO VALUES

• Respect: We believe in the dignity of every person and the power that can be harnessed through diversity in talents, perspectives, and experiences.
• Credibility: We strive to earn long-lasting trust and credibility with others through uncompromising ethics, integrity, quality performance, and honoring our commitments.
• Customer Commitment: We meet or exceed customer needs and expectations by demonstrating deep understanding, meaningful collaboration, and a positive productive experience.
• Pursuit of Excellence: We promote a growth mindset that fosters creativity, innovation, and learning, to drive continuous improvement.
• Community Responsibility: We actively participate in our communities to support social priorities, help those in need, and drive a more sustainable future.

At Dynisco, we value the unique backgrounds, skills and abilities each team member brings to our workplace. We believe everyone deserves a fair opportunity to succeed and appreciate the experiences and perspectives each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. Please don’t hesitate to apply even if you do not meet full requirements — we’d love to hear from you!

Experience

• 5 year(s): experience in purchasing/supply chain/ manufacturing/production

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)