Job Description

About Us: BW Papersystems, part of Barry-Wehmiller, combines extremely strong brands, innovative technologies and long-standing global experience in the corrugating and finishing, sheeting and packaging, and stationery, book-binding and security-documents industries. BW Papersystems brings together 11 brands\xe2\x80\x94BW Bielomatik (BWB), BWP Zerand, Curioni, JAG SYNCHRO, K&H Machinery Co. Ltd., Kugler-Womako, MarquipWardUnited (MWU), SHM, VortX, WillPemcoBielomatik (WPB) and Wrapmatic\xe2\x80\x94that synthesize manufacturing in the paper process industries. We offer market-leading technology for full corrugators in a variety of configurations, rugged rotary die cutters and flexo folder gluers, as well as starch-mixing systems. Customers rely on us for folio-size, cut-size and digital-size sheeting and packaging of paper, board and other materials. In addition, BW Papersystems\xe2\x80\x99 portfolio includes stationery, passport production and specialized paper-converting applications, as well as book-on-demand binding lines, digital print finishing and RFID processing technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

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BW Papersystems (BWP) is looking for an experienced Commodity Leader who will be leading our BWP North America commodity team. Being in this leadership role, you will be responsible for creating value for the BWP supplier spend and develop structured relationships with key suppliers. Your leadership and oversight efforts will be for consistent creation, and of all proposals and supplier contracts. This will require that you will have close collaboration with our BWG global team, various departments, including site teams, manufacturing operations, engineering, and finance teams.

Job Functions:

Developing a systematic approach to major product categories for commodity leadership.

Drive cost reduction and maintain cost control.

Right sizing supply base, maximizing supplier spend with fewer suppliers.

Deliver productivity and conduct / updating key supplier assessments.

Ensure supplier performance to meet quality and delivery objectives.

Evaluate & maintain supplier performance metrics and accountability.

Support leaders; create sourcing plans and strategies.

Develop supplier relationships creating value for BWP current and future product needs.

Own sourcing strategy / risk management vs. spend.

Create and negotiate the responsibility for key supplier contracts.

Capable of simplifying complex problems, processes, or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Is able to understand commercial imperatives and trading relationships.

Development of strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers that allow delivery of joint supply chain improvement activities.

Prepare / approve specifications for all purchases, supplier selection for bids, and analysis of quotation for all major purchases.

Ability to travel domestic and international as needed.

Support policies and procedures providing an efficient and effective purchasing operation.

Supporting parts flow results / owning elevated supplier issues and relationships support product availably and flow to the organization.

Basic Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required

5+ years of relevant Purchasing & Supply Management experience.

2+ years of leadership experience

Experience working with ERP systems.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work\xe2\x80\x94therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. \xe2\x80\x8b

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: BW Papersystems

BW Papersystems