GENERAL PURPOSE

The Senior Buyer is responsible for purchasing goods, materials and services to ensure site operational needs are met, considering price, quality and lead-times and to ensure continuity of supply for FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants, Inc. to participate in the development of purchasing strategies and ensure materials are available to support manufacturing with no disruption. To implement the strategy and to ensure the business has best possible pricing and supply through negotiation, contracts, and supplier management.

ABOUT FUJIFILM

About the Global Business: Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2014, Japan’s pioneering photographic film maker, FUJIFILM has leveraged its imaging and information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare, graphic arts, optical devices, highly functional materials and other high technology products. We use leading-edge, proprietary technologies to provide top-quality products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and industry, as well as improved health and environmental protection in society.

Anchored by an open, fair and clear corporate culture and with leading-edge, proprietary technologies, FUJIFILM is determined to remain a leading company by boldly taking up the challenge of developing new products and creating new value.

About FUJIFILM Locally: FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants, Inc. is part of FUJIFILM’s Ink Solutions Group comprised of 4 companies based in the UK and USA responding to the Group CEO and COO responsible for 3 of the businesses including FFIC Inc. FFIC Inc. has a manufacturing site in New Castle, DE where aqueous dyes, RxD, and inks are made to support the InkJet digital printing market.

About FUJIFILM Locally: FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants, Inc. is part of FUJIFILM’s Ink Solutions Group comprised of four companies based in the UK, USA, and India.  Fujifilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. has a manufacturing site in New Castle, DE where aqueous dyes, RxD, and inks are made to support the Inkjet digital printing market. 

About the Global Business: Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2024, Japan’s pioneering photographic film maker, FUJIFILM has leveraged its imaging and information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare, graphic arts, optical devices, highly functional materials, and other high technology products. We use leading-edge, proprietary technologies to provide top-quality products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and industry, as well as improved health and environmental protection in society. Anchored by an open, fair and clear corporate culture and with leading-edge, proprietary technologies, FUJIFILM is determined to remain a leading company by boldly taking up the challenge of developing new products and creating new value.

NATURE OF POSITION

The Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing (SS&P) Team activities include developing and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating and implement contracts, placing purchase orders, following up on orders, import documentation, and making sure the FFIC has the best position pricing and buying conditions. The SS&P Team supports multiple functions, including Manufacturing, Technical Services, and Engineering in

managing bid processes and other sourcing requirements.

The Senior Buyer looks continually for further cost saving initiatives either directly on behalf of FFIC or by participation in FF Shared Service discussions, taking care to balance the needs of FFIC with the wider requests of FF. As the overall landscape of the Chemical Industry continues to change, the Senior Buyer continually seeks to develop knowledge of new and developing markets (i.e. India, China, and Eastern Europe) and to evaluate, develop, and grow a network of suppliers and distributors within these global regions. Substantial focus will be placed on implementing contracts and pricing agreements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Purchasing Strategy
   • To develop and implement purchasing commodity strategies by utilizing expertise on purchasing related matters & the external market.
   • Utilize market indexes and Total Cost of Ownership to negotiate pricing and contracts with all suppliers.
   • Ensure security of supply and long term availability of raw materials, consumables and engineering components and proactively advise the Group Procurement Director and General Site Manager of key purchasing issues.
   • Assist with supplier qualifications considering risk, price and quality.
   • Progress risk assessments to determine the most appropriate sourcing options (considering assessment of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers, market dynamics, cost issues and business sensitivities.) Maintain awareness of any changes to Governmental legislation, understand and communicate their impact to FFIC.

 2. Material Procurement

• Proactively negotiate prices and supplies for all raw materials, engineering components and consumables to achieve maxi mum benefit to FFIC (best commercial terms, best pricing, security of supply), while maintaining good supplier relationships.
• Provide ongoing forecast information to suppliers to ensure visibility of FFIC requirements and therefore no interruption to supply.
• Develop close and constructive relationships with key suppliers and work to minimize over-all costs and maximize security of supply. This includes paying visits to suppliers as appropriate to support ongoing business relationship.
• Ensure suppliers clearly understand FFIC Management of Change notification requirements.
• Ensure that orders are progressed based on SAP generated requirements with delivery to support the manufacturing schedule. This includes negotiation for lowest possible cost, as well as negotiating minimum purchase volumes for aligning with FFIC requirement for managing working capital.
  • Ensure all purchasing procedures and processes are documented and compliant with FFIC quality, legal, and regulatory requirements, and meet the needs of FFIC Imaging Colorants, Inc. Reports Supplier Performance Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) as required by management.

3. Procurement

• Assist Procurement Specialist/Buyers in the RFP process ensuring timelines are met.
• Manage the performance and set goals for the Procurement specialist ojn annual basis.
• Performs transactional purchasing activities such as placing a Purchase Order and Invoice Reconciliation.
• Track Orders to ensure timely delivery and update the system with current information as needed. Communicates delays to Manager.
• Assists in import tracking and other related tasks.

4. Capital Expansion, Engineering, and New Product Introduction Support

• Provide project managers a complete purchasing service in the procurement of project based equipment or services for capital expansion, engineering requirements, and new product introduction projects.
• This may include but will not be limited to review of markets, bids, and negotiations for best price, terms and conditions as per the project deadlines.
  • Collaborate with the sales team for New Product Initiatives by identifying raw material sourcing options for NPI through to procurement and establishment of robust long-term supply-agreements.

5. Supplier Management

• In conjunction with the Supplier Performance Specialist, review the supplier’s performance following FFIC procedures on an ongoing basis, highlighting suppliers of concern. Track and resolve any supplier complaints raised from NCS site functions and ensure feedback loop in place for communicating resolutions, seek input from FFIC users to improve service or product quality, and negotiate compensation as needed for issues caused by suppliers.
• Provide feedback on a regular basis as service dictates. At least 1x annually.
• Progress supplier auditing in conjunction with QA team.

 EVALUATION FACTORS

Knowledge

• BS degree, preferable in the technical discipline, or 5-10 years experience purchasing chemicals or working in a manufacturing plant environment.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification a plus.
• Strong computer skills in using Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• SAP proficiency for purchasing with emphasis on data maintenance, order creation, and reporting functionalities.
• Must be pro-active, resourceful, and detail oriented.
• Must have excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Problem Solving

The incumbent must be able to respond in times of supply shortages and crisis, considering options to resolve constraints. The incumbent must be capable of making quick decisions based on global events, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, etc., which may impact on our ability to secure material from specific regions.

Accountability

The incumbent ensures processes are appropriate for our business and as efficient as possible. Maintaining high quality and low cost is critical to the success of the FFIC business. The incumbent is responsible to manage business activities in a manner which complies with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strategic Thinking

Conceptual Thinking

Strategic Influencing

Concern for Impact

Independence

Efficiency Orientation

Results Orientation

Interpersonal Awareness

Core Competencies

• Concern for Impact
• Strategic Influencing
• Initiative
• Results Orientation

Job Specific Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Independence
• Concern for Standards
• Critical Information Seeking
• Thoroughness
• Efficiency orientation
• Communication
• Organization
• People Management
• Teamwork and Ability to Collaborate Effectively

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (cous-usjobs@fujifilm.com).