Junior Buyer

Company History:

 

Founded in 1963, UFP Technologies is an innovative designer and custom converter of foam, plastics and natural fiber products serving both the consumer and industrial markets.  The company operates in North America with eleven factories and three satellite facilities and comprises two divisions, Engineered Packaging and Component Products.

 

UFP's Engineered Packaging Division provides interior protective packaging solutions utilizing molded fiber, vacuum and formed plastics, and molded and fabricated foam plastic products. Markets served include computer electronics, medical and pharmaceutical, military, automotive, and industrial. The Engineered Packaging Division of UFP provides its customers with an array of material choices, long and short-run capabilities and affordable alternatives that utilize years of engineering and design experience.

 

We are looking for an energetic, career oriented professional to fill an exciting opportunity as Junior Buyer, in our Kissimmee, Florida location.

 

Summary:

 

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Junior Buyer will join our “fast pacedâ€� procurement department.  We are looking for a career minded professional with a desire to learn from a management team with extensive experience in foam product design and fabrication.  This is a terrific opportunity for a professional who is looking for a successful organization to support their career growth.

 

Primary Functions / Responsibilities:

 

· Procuring materials and supplies in support of manufacturing operations, expediting materials as required.

· Reporting on key material delivery status in daily production meetings.

· Developing, submitting, and reviewing bid proposals and contracts.

· Running MRP to generate purchase requirements.

· Managing supplier base to address any supplier corrective action requirements.

· Support team activities to achieve strategic objectives.

 

Education / Experience / Qualifications:

 

· One to three years experience in purchasing.

· Must have experience in manufacturing environments using MRP to drive procurement practices.

· Must have strong organizational and time management skills.

· Must be a highly motivated professional with strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Sense of urgency and desire to exceed performance objectives.

· APICS certifications a plus.

 

Compensation / Benefits:

 

We offer a motivating, team-oriented atmosphere, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with both company matching funds and a discretionary annual profit based contribution.

 

If you feel that you posses what it takes for this position, please submit your resume using ’s on-line system. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.  Relocation is not offered with this position.

 

UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer M/F/D/V.