FXI Foamex Innovations Radnor , PA 19087
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
Building our Future Together. FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?
Job Overview:
We are currently looking for a Purchasing Analyst to join our procurement team located at our corporate office in Radnor, PA. In this role you will focus on the procurement of direct chemical materials. The position will focus on supporting the Chemical Purchasing organization to deliver the right materials at the right time to the business and to provide logistical information on the status of materials. In addition, your mission will be to ensure these materials are properly sourced at the most competitive price and flowing smoothly through our processes.
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting the purchasing team with commercial activities with suppliers by obtaining product and/or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedules
Facilitate the procurement of direct chemicals and issue and/or maintain purchase orders
Update SAP to ensure data is accurate through receipt transactions, date, price, and quantity revisions, as well as record vendor order confirmations
Collaborate with internal customers and external vendors to develop business requirements and improve processes
Assist with the development and execution of supplier and commodity strategies to support procurement and manufacturing operations
Manage contract database
Discuss defective or unacceptable materials or service levels with users, suppliers, and others to determine root cause and corrective action
Assist in resolving accounts payable issues and price disputes
Assist with savings tracking, spend tracking and associated analytics
Assist with data analysis on forecasts and usage
Responsible for the maintenance of procurement records in accordance with corporate guidelines
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or equivalent (2-4 years') work experience
Intermediate MS Excel proficiency is required
Power BI experience preferred
Strong analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Experience with purchasing modules in major ERP systems; SAP MRP experience is preferred
Demonstrated creativity in identifying and capturing opportunities to control costs, enhance quality, etc
Strategic sourcing experience including supplier management preferred
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving skills
Strong team orientation and collaboration skills
Strong written and oral presentation skills
Possess the poise, confidence and presence to be able to deal effectively with external vendors, and all levels within the organization
Strong, self-confident, decisive leader with excellent listening skills, emotional maturity and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Key words
#LI-Hybrid
FXI Foamex Innovations