Buyer

Buyer

Fareva is currently seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team in Richmond, VA.

Who we are:

Fareva SA is a Global Contract Manufacturing Organization headquartered in Luxembourg with forty-one sites in twelve countries, 15 R&D Centers, over 12,000 employees and with annual revenue exceeding $1.8 Billion. We are a leading global subcontractor of Industrial & Homecare, Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals & API products. Domestically, Fareva USA has three locations: Sales in NYC, Fareva Morton Grove near Chicago and Fareva Richmond, in Virginia. Fareva Richmond has over 750 full-time and contract employees operating across two sites; a pharmaceutical facility and an Aerosol facility.

About the role:

The Buyer is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiencies, supply assurance, and quality in the procurement of raw and packaging materials for the United States.

What you will do:

· Review MRP Purchased requisitions and exception reports to determine material requirements and act accordingly.

· Keep item master as well as PO system information correct and up to date.

· Support Inventory targets, while minimizing exposure

· Maintain/Manage supplier purchase order reschedules based upon changing requirements and communicate/confirm purchase order delivery commitments to appropriate personnel.

· Develop Material of concerns and support actions to mitigate risk.

· Contact suppliers to address material shortages and engage management, when necessary, in advance of the shortage becoming an issue to the end customer

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Superior organization skills to process and maintain manual material requirements

· Strong analytical skills; have the ability to collect and research data, be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions

· Familiarity with ERP

· Familiarity with and be able to read and interpret documents such engineering drawings, work orders, bills of material, and ISO 9001 procedures

· Ability to work well with others in a team environment, have a positive attitude, and influence your team members to exceed expectations

· Familiar with Raw Material and Chemical commodities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent and a minimum of 1-5 years’ purchasing experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of related education and experience.

· In-depth understanding of the MRP planning process and how it works within an ERP system.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Software such as: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive health benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life&AD&D, Short Term Disability Company Paid
• 401-k with 4.5% company match and immediate vesting
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Personal Days annually (2)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Henrico, VA 23231 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Henrico, VA 23231: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,300 - $70,000