Rust Belt Resources has partnered with a North American manufacturer seeking an Experienced Buyer on the Purchasing team. The ideal person will have 5 or more years of procurement experience within a manufacturing facility as well as strong Excel and analytical skills.
This role would be part of a trusted team and report to the Director of Purchasing and is responsible for purchasing negotiating and ensuring supply for production for daytoday materials packaging supplies as well as parts and equipment.
Purchasing for Manufacturing:
- Manage maintain and reorder packaging categories such as Cartons Labels Glass as assigned by Director of Purchasing
- Create purchase orders in conjunction with Maintenance & Purchasing dept for equipment and parts as needed
- Track outstanding purchase orders redate and follow up as needed.
- Ensure consistent supply for production while balancing appropriate inventory levels
- Lead sourcing efforts on assigned categories
Manage Fixed Assets in conjunction with Accounting & Maintenance/Engineering
- Process and code PCard receipts for Maintenance to Accounts Payable
- PaperSave invoice coding (Freight/Duty)
- Track invoices validate and approve for payment
- Enter and maintain accurate record keeping into Facility Management software (ManagerPlus)
Corporate Purchasing:
- Manage companywide purchases of supplies and equipment (PPE company branded apparel uniforms etc.)
- Lead the sourcing of these categories and negotiate price MOQ and quality
- Negotiate favorable terms for equipment purchases
- Coordinate with all department heads
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or Business preferred
- 5 years experience working in procurement field in manufacturing. Food related a plus / preferred
- Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel spreadsheets Pivots and Outlook necessary
- Experience working in Microsoft Great Plains software preferred
- Excellent communication skills both written & verbal with the ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers
- Ability to utilize information to draw insights and conclusions and make tactical business decisions is essential
- Flexibility with work assignments and hours
Benefits
Salary 55000 (depending on experience)
Full benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance LTD/STD 410(k) with Match and PTO/Holidays
Hybrid role (up to 2 days remote following onboarding)
Bachelor's procurement experience in manufacturing facility