Purchasing Buyer

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
• 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

• 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

• 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

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

From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. 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; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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