Buyer I

Oatey • Cleveland, OH

6d • $46,633 - $72,281 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position reviews and analyzes raw material requirements based upon both the weekly planned production schedule, and future forecasted production demands. This role will issue and maintain purchase orders and will work directly with suppliers and transportation parties to ensure on-time delivery of quality raw materials meeting the scheduled production demands. To be successful, this position continuously collaborates with demand planners, sourcing managers, schedulers and manufacturing as well as tactically manages suppliers to ensure a consistent flow of production throughout the supply chain.

Requirements

• Work experience utilizing MRP / DRP / MPS in ERP software packages
• Focused / Detail oriented work style producing comprehensive work
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• High competency level with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrated Interpersonal / Collaborative skills and ability
• One (1) to three (3) years relevant job experience within a manufacturing environment
• SAP working experience preferred
• Ability to generate Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP formulas in Excel
• Associates Degree in Business or related field, or relevant equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes SAP to issue purchase order to suppliers: Buyers should be familiar with the purchasing SOP/method for his/her assigned site/commodities suppliers.
• Follows up on past due PO’s and work with supplier to hone in delivery of material to meet production demands. Buyer will need to expedite material from supplier if necessary.
• Utilizes basic spreadsheets and SAP to: analyze raw material usage, days/weeks on hand, and to determine root causes of raw material outages and purchase order receiving discrepancies.
• Maintains rapport and a solid business relationship with assigned vendors.
• Works with Sourcing team to: resolve PO pricing issues; various other issues regarding raw material.
• Reduces total cost through the optimization of order management, routing of shipments and consolidation of supply between suppliers while meeting fill rate and inventory requirements.
• Support payables process in troubleshooting invoice non-match resolution.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees