Associate Corporate Buyer

Rust-Oleum•Vernon Hills, IL

6d•$28 - $32

About The Position

Analyze material requirements, previous purchases and forecast reports to determine the needs of a fast past organization. Use the current optimization process to procure finished goods, raw materials and components for use in paint or paint related materials.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree desired
1-3 years' experience as an Assistant Buyer (or similar role) in a corporate environment
Knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning systems (MRP) & SAP experience desired
Advanced skill level of MS Excel and MS Word
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

APICS certification desired

Responsibilities

Plan and purchase finished goods by analyzing MRP to determine optimal order quantity and date required.
Maintain vendor relationships by following up on delivery dates, reconciling invoicing issues and resolving quality issues.
Coordinate empty can purchase, create Bills of Material (BOM) for each assortment, plan and purchase components for Sales and Marketing.
Support Corporate Purchasing team by creating non-stock requisitions and purchase orders, expedite existing purchase orders.
Analyze purchasing data and run daily reports as needed.
Back-up for Corporate Buyers by reviewing exception messages and placing purchase orders when they are out of office.