Raw Materials Buyer

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About the Role:

The Raw Materials Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement and availability of raw materials required to support manufacturing operations. This role manages material planning, inventory monitoring, purchase order execution, supplier coordination, and delivery performance. The position works closely with Operations, Production Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, and Procurement Leadership to maintain reliable supply while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing supply chain disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels for assigned raw materials, chemicals, and production-critical consumables.
• Review production plans, forecasts, and consumption trends to determine replenishment requirements.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
• Identify potential shortages, slow-moving inventory, and inventory risks.
• Recommend inventory actions based on operational requirements and demand trends.
• Analyze inventory usage patterns and historical consumption to improve forecasting accuracy.

Purchase Order Management

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for assigned raw materials.
• Ensure orders are placed within required lead times.
• Track purchase order status and supplier confirmations.
• Manage order changes, delivery updates, and quantity adjustments as needed.
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within SAP.

Supplier Coordination

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and shipment timing.
• Monitor supplier commitments and communicate changes to internal stakeholders.
• Escalate material shortages, late deliveries, and supply concerns.
• Support supplier performance monitoring activities, including delivery and service metrics.

Supply Assurance & Risk Management

• Monitor supply chain conditions and proactively identify risks.
• Develop recovery plans for delayed deliveries and supply disruptions.
• Coordinate with Operations and Logistics to manage urgent material requirements.
• Support implementation of alternate suppliers and contingency plans as needed.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain inventory, purchasing, and supplier performance reports.
• Track key metrics including inventory levels, supplier delivery performance, stockouts, and expedited freight.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management and purchasing efficiency through data analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Production Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, Accounts Payable, and Procurement teams.
• Participate in inventory review and production planning meetings.
• Communicate material availability risks and mitigation plans.
• Support inventory reconciliation and month-end closing activities.

What We Expect from You:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of purchasing, procurement, raw material planning, inventory management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP for purchase order management, inventory review, reporting, and procurement transactions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing chemicals, packaging materials, pulp and paper products, or other manufacturing raw materials.
• Experience with production planning and inventory optimization.
• Experience using Power BI or other reporting tools.
• Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) concepts.
• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, or related supply chain certification.

Success Measures

• Zero production interruptions resulting from raw material shortages.
• Inventory maintained within established targets.
• High supplier on-time delivery performance.
• Reduction in expedited freight and emergency purchases.
• Accurate inventory forecasting and replenishment planning.
• Timely and accurate purchase order execution.
• Effective use of SAP and Excel reporting to support decision-making.

What We’re Looking For:

• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment undergoing change and growth
• Hand-On Approach: Ability to understand technical details, and support team members.
• Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here: https://www.suzano.com.br/en/suzano/about-us/people-and-culture

We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Tax-advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care expenses.
• Voluntary Benefits: Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.

If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

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