Job Description
Buyer – Manufacturing
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is actively searching for a Buyer for our manufacturing client’s operation near Martinsburg, WV. This is a direct hire day shift position with competitive pay and benefits.
Qualifications:
*** Qualified Candidates Should Apply Now ***
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Johnson Service Group (JSG) is actively searching for a Buyer for our manufacturing client’s operation near Martinsburg, WV. This is a direct hire day shift position with competitive pay and benefits.
- 70K target BOE
- Shift is 8am – 5pm
- Manage the procurement of raw materials
- Develop supplier networks specializing materials.
- Coordinate the logistics of inbound raw materials and outbound finished products.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers of packaging materials, pads, release agents, and secondary processing materials.
- Oversee import processes for production materials from international suppliers.
- Monitor global markets to anticipate price changes and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
- Implement procurement strategies that optimize material quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
- Ensure strict FIFO (First In, First Out) practices are maintained, especially for time-sensitive materials.
- Collaborate with the production team to forecast material needs based on production planning and seasonal demand spikes.
- Manage logistics providers for both local and international shipments.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., SQF, FDA) in logistics and purchasing activities.
- Monitor and optimize transportation routes for cost, speed, and product safety (preventing deformation or contamination).
- Develop and maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.
- Implement supplier evaluation programs focusing on food-grade compliance and material certification.
- Organize regular audits of supplier quality, sustainability, and traceability.
- Coordinate return logistics for recyclable scrap materials from customers or distributors.
- Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions affecting availability or shipping logistics.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of buyer and/or purchasing experience
- Must be a university graduate.
- Must be able to use computer programs (Office MS, Word, Excel, SAP).
- Should be a problem solver and be open to suggestions.
- Must be able to execute the workflow correctly.
- Should be able to evaluate the workflow as a whole system and able to provide coordination and balance between various functions.
- Must be able to work systematically and programmatically.
- Able to place timely purchase orders for PET resin, additives, and production consumables based on approved production plans and inventory levels.
- Organized and monitor the transportation of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished X-PET products to ensure timely and damage-free deliveries.
- Proven ability to track stock levels of raw materials, semi-finished goods (rolls), and finished goods daily, and prepare inventory status reports for production and management teams.
*** Qualified Candidates Should Apply Now ***
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Martinsburg, WV |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | https://www.jsginc.com/ |
About Company
At JSG, We Understand People
It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.
Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.
Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.
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