American Roller Company and Plasma Coatings, an industrial powerhouse seeks ar Junio Buyer to join our team at our home office campus in Union Grove, Wisconsin.
American Roller is a mid-level industrial manufacturing company heavily engaged in web processing. We are a direct manufacturer of roller cores, covers, and coatings used in over 50 markets. To learn more please visit us at Americanroller.com
THE ROLE:
The Junior Buyer/Buyer is responsible for the effective procurement of cores, raw materials and associated MRO supplies as needed. Negotiates and communicates with suppliers to secure materials and supplies that meet purchase order specifications, timely delivery and favorable sourcing costs. Manages purchase order systems and processes. Continually seeks improvement in materials and supplies in support of American Roller Company & Plasma Coatings Division operating and manufacturing requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and qualify sources for materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders, monitor and manage work in process, time schedules and cost issues to meet material and supply needs.
- Prepare and submit specifications to vendors participating in the bidding for the supply of materials and equipment. Establish annual vendor contracts with pricing, quality levels, terms, etc.
- Identify suppliers that are cost effective and efficient while minimizing the number of vendors for repetitive purchases of materials and supplies. Review with Purchasing Supervisor and/or Director of Supply Chain.
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external requirements affecting the launch of new products.
- Comply with and enforce all customer and government regulations as they apply to the Company. This includes but is not limited to obtaining customer specifications, Material Safety Data Sheets, and USMCA requirements.
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers. Coordinate the return of and charges for rejected material according to policies and procedures.
- Resolve freight claims for assigned manufacturing plant per freight claim SOP.
- Prepare cost benefit analysis and recommendation prior to vendor selections and equipment purchases taking into consideration quality, price and expected life.
- Establish and maintain purchasing documents to comply with accounting guidelines and requirements from accounting department.
- Coordinate with manufacturing and maintenance personnel to implement the proper procedures for monitoring inventory levels and preventing out of stock predicaments.
- Maintain vendor delivery performance data. Be proactive in addressing performance issues.
- Acquire a working knowledge of product and manufacturing processes.
- Review, revise, and develop SOPs and Standard Work as required.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
- Knowledge of inventory control policies and procedures.
- Basic knowledge and demonstrated history of ability to negotiate best vendor performance, quality standards, terms, pricing, and delivery.
- Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment and working with an ERP/MRP.
- Infor CloudSuite (Syteline) is a plus.
- Basic understanding of Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote, and Outlook.
- Basic understanding of engineered drawings and print reading symbols.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field is preferred. Will accept experience in lieu of degree.
- 3 years’ purchasing experience in an industrial environment. Preferably with experience and knowledge of rubber, urethane, or specialty coatings.
- Understanding of scheduling practices in a custom engineered job-shop production environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- ERP/MRP: 1 year (Required)
- Industrial Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Union Grove, WI 53182 (Required)
Work Location: In person