Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

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.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

Plan and purchase raw and packaging components for the manufacturing facility

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

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

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

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

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

Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Job Category Purchasing

Employment Category Full-time regular

Relocation Package Yes, Within Company Policy

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