Purchasing Buyer

Job Title

This position is accountable for implementing and controlling the procurement of raw materials, containers, cartons, and related packaging supplies on time and at the best price. This role maintains an uninterrupted flow of production and keeps appropriate inventory levels while attaining plant inventory and production efficiency goals.

Responsibilities

Plan and purchase raw and packaging components for the manufacturing facility

Expedite/de-expedite components based on inventory levels and production schedules

Analyze label requirements and take necessary action to ensure labels coordinate with batch shipment

Review MRP (Material Resource Planning) daily for unusual production to determine inventory levels

Coordinate with Production, Receiving, and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies

Assist with production scheduling

Enforce terms and conditions of purchase orders, compliance with legal requirements, and Company policy

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in a Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations role
• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in a Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations role or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an operations or supply chain function

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business
• Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
• Have prior work experience using MRP (Material Resource Planning) and MPS (Material Production Scheduling) systems
• Have prior work experience in procurement, buying, and/or scheduling
• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
• Prior work experience using planning software such as QAD, Oracle, or SAP

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Job Info

• Job Identification 2612791
• Job Category Purchasing
• Locations USA GA Lawrenceville Plant
• Employment Category Full-time regular
• Relocation Package Yes, Within Company Policy
• Salary Frequency Annually
• Minimum Salary 68,302.52
• Maximum Salary 85,665.83