Job description

Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a subsidiary of the Japan-based Toray Group, which manufactures synthetic fibers, carbon fibers, plastics, and chemicals and employs more than 45,000 people in 26 countries. Annual sales exceed US$21 billion.

TPA’s films businesses in Rhode Island and foams division in Virginia are global leaders and provide innovative products that are used worldwide for consumer and industrial applications. TPA is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance. Learn more by visiting www.toraytpa.com.

Primary Function: The Buyer works under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Corporate Procurement and is responsible for sourcing, negotiations, and purchase of various assigned commodities from suppliers. This individual also initiates and evaluates supplier performance, quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers.

The Buyer must adhere to and promote consistent procurement practices that achieve and contribute to the departmental savings objectives and manage the supplier relationships to insure on-time delivery of quality products.

Essential Duties:

• Ability to effectively communicate for the purpose of sourcing, negotiating, meeting with suppliers/contractors and with internal departments
• Prioritize and meet the needs of the various departments in a timely fashion
• Manage supplier relationship and generate purchase orders for assigned commodities and monitor quality/timeliness of delivery, while also managing departmental expectations appropriately
• Works directly with supported departments as well as the Toray U.S. Group Companies procurement teams and serves as a team lead for assigned projects
• Initiates contracts with new sources of supply and awards contracts within assigned limits
• Champions cost saving initiatives
• May exercise limited supervision of administrative personnel for short period of time/project

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Knowledge of commonly used Procurement concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• MRP/ERP system experience. SAP experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with other groups throughout the organization such as Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Production, etc

Education & Experience Required:

• BS/BA Degree (preferred) and 5-7 years of related procurement experience. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification preferred.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status, workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and medical related conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is the policy of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. to maintain a work environment that is safe for all persons, including the community, and conducive to attaining high work standards. To achieve these objectives, we are committed to maintaining a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and perform pre-employment testing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Kingstown, RI 02852

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