Associate Buyer

Plaskolite•Columbus, OH

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Plaskolite is seeking to fill an Associate Buyer position on our Procurement team to purchase goods and services for our North American manufacturing sites. This role will support our production needs and overall buying strategy. While based at our global headquarters in Columbus, OH, the role will be in constant communication with colleagues from all our North American locations. This position will be the facilitator of all indirect spend category purchases and is key to the operational success of Plaskolite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree with equivalent experience, required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) system – i.e. Oracle, SAP, Epicor
Capable of multi-tasking and able to exercise resourcefulness in a dynamic environment
Ability to work cross-functionally with all departments at Plaskolite
Work on special projects / ad-hoc reports as required

Responsibilities

Order Placement & Tracking
Utilize the JD Edwards ERP system to convert requisitions into purchase orders and submit those orders to suppliers via e-mail or telephone
Gather and evaluate quotations from suppliers and service providers
Coordinate releases and orders for critical materials used in the manufacturing process
Expedite and track orders to ensure timely delivery
Log daily purchase order activity to maintain records
Work with warehouse staff to coordinate deliveries and ensure all materials arrive as expected
Generate reports for cost analysis studies and other procurement data
Supplier Management & Communication
Meet with suppliers for service and performance evaluations
Act as main point of contact for routine supplier inquiries regarding delivery, invoicing, price agreements, etc.
Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure invoice accuracy and on-time payments are issued
Onboarding of new suppliers and maintaining relationships with existing suppliers
Manage office equipment and cellular phone contracts
Maintain the ISO Certification files
Additional projects as assigned

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on Day One
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Insurance Offerings (Life, Pet, Cancer, Hospital, Disability and more)