Direct Materials Buyer Job at FNAC ID FUJIFILM North America Corp Imaging Division, Augusta, ME

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  • FNAC ID FUJIFILM North America Corp Imaging Division
  • Augusta, ME

Job Description

Position Overview

The Buyer position will report to the Purchasing Supervisor and be responsible for supporting facility operations through the procurement of direct materials, source identification and qualification, quoting, negotiation, order entry, order placement, inventory management, expediting and processing return. Establishes and maintains a solid working relationship with Facility Associates and outside vendors. Consistently produces measurable technical accomplishments.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, we're redefining innovation across the industries we touch-from healthcare and photography to semiconductors and data storage. With roots in photosensitive materials and a legacy of groundbreaking technology, we now lead 23 diverse affiliate businesses across the Americas.

We're looking for mission-driven talents eager to join us to help create, market, and support a vast portfolio of products. At Fujifilm you'll have the opportunity to explore and grow your skills in new, exciting ways. Whether you're shaping tomorrow's tech or redefining today's processes, we'll provide a flexible work environment and dynamic culture where innovation thrives.

Our Americas HQ is nestled in Valhalla, New York, a charming town known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to the vibrancy of New York City.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit:

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Research Potential Vendors - Interviews and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, quality, availability, and delivery schedule.

  • Execute Orders - Procures raw materials and packaging used in the manufacturing of finished goods using source identification and qualification data for multiple FUJIFILM Group Companies. Utilizing the order entry and order placement systems (multiple SAP clients and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems), expedites orders, and processes returns as needed. Create purchasing documents which include purchase orders, scheduling agreements, and delivery schedules. Has a broad knowledge of the overall procurement to payment functionality to assist all users (requisitioners, accounts payables, and goods receiving) in the performance of their jobs.

  • Developing and maintaining an inventory optimization plan

  • Recommend direct material purchases based on forecast, production build and existing inventory.

  • Customer Service - Monitors vendor performance and recommends necessary action to improve performance. Interfacing daily with internal department customers and external vendors, monitors purchase orders to affect the greatest savings and ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Communicates information relevant to changes in the business. Resolve price discrepancies.

  • Performs expediting function. Interfacing daily with internal department customers and external vendors and coordinates purchasing data for monthly / daily purchasing reporting. Identifies cost savings opportunities. Effectively works with others within the team to achieve team goals. Effectively communicates with co-workers and supervisor. Cross trains across all group companies to provide coverage for absences. Performs all additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. Follows all Fujifilm Workplace Guidelines and maintains and adheres to Fujifilm Safety Policies and Procedures.

  • Lead contract management, including drafting, negotiating, redlining and finalizing agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance and optimal terms

  • Oversee the Procurement responsibilities during supplier and ISO audits

  • Collaborate daily with interdepartmental colleagues

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, optimize efficiency, and promote innovation within the sourcing function

Within 6-9 Months:

  • Executing orders in a timely manner, according to KPI's setup by the group company supported.

Within 9-18 Months:

  • Perform all job-related functions with minimal supervision.

  • Self-management of all tasks related to the buyer function.

Required Skills/Education

  • Bachelor's Degree or5 years procurement experience in buyer role

  • ERP system

  • PC skills and appropriate applications

  • Strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and the ability to identify cross company synergies for collaboration efforts

  • Expert negotiation skills, with a proven track record of achieving cost savings and value creation.

  • Demonstrated ability to build strategic supplier relationships, drive supplier performance, and manage supplier contracts effectively.

  • Proficiency in procurement tools and technologies, such as SAP, Ariba, supplier management systems, and data analytics software.

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills, with the ability to lead projects effectively to ensure requirements are met .

  • Planning and organizing

  • Decision making

  • Multi-tasking

  • MS Office Skills including Word, Excel

  • Chemical knowledge and purchasing

  • Developing inventory optimization plans and policies Desired Skills

  • Dynamics Great Plains ERP

  • Customer service

Salary and Benefits:

  • $80,000 depending on experience

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Life Insurance

  • 401k

  • Paid Time Off

LI-#Remote

EEO Information

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.

ADA Information

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 (hlushrteam@fujifilm.com).

Job Locations US-Remote

Posted Date 5 hours ago (11/12/2025 6:04 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-36141

Category Purchasing/Procurement

Company (Portal Searching) FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation

Job Tags

Contract work, Flexible hours,

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