Plant Buyer

Job Description

Plant Buyer/Purchasing

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Who we are: Polyglass is values-driven organization based on family, quality and innovation. We offer so much to our team members and many choose to continue their careers at Polyglass for many years - even decades! We are a true innovator and leader in roofing solutions. Polyglass started 50 years ago in Italy. Nearly 35 years ago, we brought the business to the US and the business has grown to 6 offices producing our leading products all across the US.

Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring adequate inventories of raw materials, production and maintenance supplies, packaging materials, and related items for production as needed.


Responsibilities:

• Reviews inventory levels through the use of business computer system (MRP reports) to ensure adequate inventories of raw materials are maintained.
• Places purchase orders as needed and provide follow-up regarding timely delivery of goods.
• Executes reports to align purchase levels with plant consumption of RM (Raw Material).
• Creates purchase requisitions and orders for maintenance parts, production and maintenance supplies, personal protective equipment, and others as required.
• Conducts cycle counts of Raw Materials as determined necessary to ensure accurate and appropriate inventory levels.
• Maintains and manages information regarding vendor files, quotes, and related files.
• Manages vendor interactions such as issuance of purchase orders, collection of Certificates of Analysis, complaints, etc.
• Manages and maintains proper inventory levels of packaging and production supplies.
• Reviews and monitors Raw Material inbound freight for cost control.
• Searches out new suppliers that help leverage our sourcing position.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• AS-400,D365, or other enterprise-wide system experience preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in Purchasing or Buying
• Experience with the buying/forecasting process.
• Vendor management.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Negotiation experience.