Plant Buyer

The Plant Buyer is a procurement professional responsible for managing purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials and services while maintaining quality standards. This position plays a crucial role in inventory management, contract administration, and vendor relationship management. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in procurement and vendor management.

The successful candidate must be able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Create, process, and maintain accurate purchase orders and requisitions in a timely manner while ensuring proper documentation.
• Purchase supplies for plant.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating pricing, terms, and service agreements.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, compliance, and adherence to quality and delivery standards.
• Maintain the Certificate of Insurance (COI) database and ensure current supplier liability coverage.
• Identify and implement cost improvement opportunities through negotiations, value analysis, and process improvements.
• Manage the Purchasing Card Account according to company policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular market analysis to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee regular cycle counts to ensure proper stock levels.
• Generate and analyze purchasing reports to track spending patterns and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support Inventory Control Coordinator duties and maintain backup responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain service contracts and purchasing records in compliance with audit requirements.
• Research and evaluate potential suppliers, obtaining competitive quotes for goods and services.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of purchasing agreements and vendor partnerships.
• Maintain accurate database information for parts, suppliers, and purchasing history in enterprise systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred

• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One software (preferred).
• CPSM, CPM, or relevant certifications (preferred).
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Multi-task efficiently.
• Communicate professionally.
• Analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Build and maintain professional relationships.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Detail‑oriented with high accuracy standards.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass pre‑employment assessment.
• Drug screening required.
• Background check required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Procurement processes and best practices.
• Supply chain management principles.
• Contract administration.
• Inventory management systems.
• Industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Negotiation techniques.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Contract management.
• System navigation (JD Edwards, Prism).
• Problem‑solving.
• Time management.

The associate will primarily work in an office environment with occasional exposure to the production floor. Primary physical demands may include, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to lift and handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Capacity to sit for extended periods.
• Some standing and walking.
• Some lifting, reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Visual acuity for extended computer use.
• Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, steel‑toe shoes, safety glasses).

May occasionally travel to vendor.

The majority of tasks will be performed in an office setting. Some tasks may require entering manufacturing environment with potential exposure to:

• Noise levels above 85 dB.
• Operation of complex machinery.
• Solvents, fumes and inks.
• Variable Temperatures.
• May occasionally require overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• An additional $2.50/hr premium for hours…