Purchasing Coordinator

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

Our Muskegon Site is seeking a detail-oriented and organized purchasing coordinator to be responsible for ordering, planning, and maintaining raw material inventory for the Muskegon and CAMUS sites.  This individual will also be responsible for the procurement of all other indirect spend excluding select maintenance-related items.

The ideal candidate will need the ability to understand both short-term and long-term schedules to allow the plant to run on schedule.  Excellent planning skills are required due to the different lead times and requirements for both raw materials and indirect spend. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform all purchasing and scheduling functions (planning, quality control, ordering and managing the purchase order lifecycle) for all raw material inventory for the Muskegon and CAMUS sites. 
• Perform all purchasing and scheduling functions (planning, negotiating, quality control, ordering and managing the purchase order lifecycle) for indirect spend for the Muskegon and CAMUS sites. 
• Decisions are fully made by Purchasing Coordinator to determine ordering schedule pertaining to quantity and timing based on customer demands and supplier availability.   
• Negotiates pricing and contracts for select plant-specific categories, coordinates and manages site supplies and services (for example: uniform suppliers, cleaning suppliers, property maintenance services, maintenance supply and vendor services, etc.)
• Proactively assess vendor performance and cost on a continual basis to drive decisions.
• Assist as point of control for site expenditures, in conjunction with accounting, track, forecast, report and control expenses for the two sites. 
• Leads qualification process for new raw material suppliers as plant liaison.  Coordinates plant trials with scheduling, production management, process engineering, corporate procurement and external parties.   Maintains vendor records as needed.
• Maintains Bill of Material tracking system.
• Site lead for Ariba, Fiori and SAP Purchase Order process.  Maintains accuracy of open purchase orders.
• Admin/Clerk functions back up.
• Other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or GED
• 3+ years in purchasing role or 5+ years in administration, preferably in manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Applies logical and practical approaches to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external parties. 
• Ability to negotiate and effectively manage vendor relationships for on-site vendor services.
• Ability to work under pressure and within schedules to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work without supervision.

 POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• 1st shift

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.