Buyer

The Euclid Chemical Company•Hudson, NC

52d•Onsite

About The Position

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Short-term objectives: Assume transactional responsibility for ERP purchasing transactions. Keep inventory at sufficient levels for items to fulfill requirements of production, and maintaining delivery of customer orders. Produce and review reports for purchasing, production planning, and inventory control. Work with and through others to obtain the best price, quality, delivery and service possible. Create an innovative approach for the reduction and consolidation of packaging materials. Long term objectives: Be responsible for the integrity of all transactions between our outside vendors and our company. Work with inventory planners to keep inventory levels at the optimum fill rate for our customers. Work with all departments to design/develop packaging which is optimized to benefit the WFG, and its customers. Improve transaction accuracy with our vendors to 100%. Develop a packaging improvement plan covering largest opportunities, and benefits to the end use customers. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience and Education Required

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years purchasing experience
Experience and knowledge of purchasing system with an integrated ERP system, Microsoft D365 preferred
Experience and knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel preferred)
Strong organizational, communication and negotiation skills

Nice To Haves

Four year business degree
Experience operating in an ERP system operating environment
Experience in a lean (flow) manufacturing environment
Experience in marine coatings preferred
Experience in commodity purchases preferred

Responsibilities

Assume transactional responsibility for ERP purchasing transactions.
Keep inventory at sufficient levels for items to fulfill requirements of production, and maintaining delivery of customer orders.
Produce and review reports for purchasing, production planning, and inventory control.
Work with and through others to obtain the best price, quality, delivery and service possible.
Create an innovative approach for the reduction and consolidation of packaging materials.
Be responsible for the integrity of all transactions between our outside vendors and our company.
Work with inventory planners to keep inventory levels at the optimum fill rate for our customers.
Work with all departments to design/develop packaging which is optimized to benefit the WFG, and its customers.
Improve transaction accuracy with our vendors to 100%.
Develop a packaging improvement plan covering largest opportunities, and benefits to the end use customers.