Commodity Buyer

**Commodity Buyer**Employee: Regular : Full timeLocation: Nashville , TNTeam: Supply & Logistics: 2021_21665Zip Code: 37201Posted Date: 2021-08-11 13:00:00**Company Overview**Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what youre made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. **Job Description**Positions in this sub-family are responsible for purchasing the raw materials necessary for the organization's manufacturing operations. Activities include, but are not limited to order planning, placing orders, ensuring on time delivery, and maintaining targeted inventory levels. Position works closely with manufacturing operations as well as various Corporate functions. **Responsibilities*** Work with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply to the organizations operations.* Issue/maintain purchase orders in alignment with targeted inventory requirements.* Act as window between the business and supply base, focusing on cost/process improvements as well as supplier relationship management.* Analyze forecast and usage data to drive raw material fulfillment efficiencies.* Support all Procurement business continuity planning activity.* Other duties as assigned**Qualifications**Bachelors degree; or equivalent work experience1-2 years of work experiencePreferred QualificationsMicrosoft ExcelSAP experience**Employee Type**Regular : Full time