The Buyer is responsible for the purchase of products and services and maintaining appropriate inventory levels for the company in an efficient and cost-effective manner to support company initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform all aspects of purchasing company products and services, including raw materials, packaging supplies, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), in accordance with company policy.Source the most competitive pricing and best quality products.Perform negotiation of cash discounts, volume purchasing discounts, and pricing of all materials.Review material requirements as defined by the company’s ERP system to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.Process purchase orders, ensuring documents are completed thoroughly and accurately.Maintain purchasing and inventory records, including pricing history and vendor relations.Confirm and update vendor list and participate in quarterly vendor performance review.  Make recommendations for changing to vendor list as needed.Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.Adhere to company safety requirements.Regular attendance.Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent.Prior experience in a Purchasing Department for a manufacturing company preferred.Experience in an FDA-regulated facility preferred.Knowledge of cGMP regulations preferred.Good negotiating and communication skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.Good organizational skills.Good attention to detail.Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.Ability to prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines.Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels within the organization and external contacts.Solid decision-making skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently required to talk and hear.Frequently required to sit and walk.Occasionally required to stand.Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).Vision includes close vision, color vision and distance vision.

Salary (non-exempt) - $58,197 - $66,865

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.