Plant Buyer

Diversey•Fort Scott, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines A Production Buyer supports the operational workflow of the plant by coordinating inventory of materials in alignment with the production planned and weekly schedules. This role ensures that materials are aligned with production schedules as well as converting the monthly production plan into daily and weekly schedule based on incoming sales orders vs. monthly forecast. This role works collaboratively across the organization while prioritizing production and inbound components. Located at our Florence, Kentucky site, this role reports to the Planning Manager and works with other Production Planners and Buyers.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain or business-related field or equivalent work experience
At least 3 years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, MPR and SAP
Follow all safety requirements including wearing the appropriate PPE (contact lenses prohibited on the production floor)
Sits in front of a computer in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
Moves around production floor as needed
Lifts up to 25 pounds
Strong quantitative ability and comfort with data driven decision processes
Possesses excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
Demonstrates excellent organizational, prioritization & planning skills with close attention to detail
Accommodates shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment as well as excellent problem-solving skills focusing on continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

APIC certification

Responsibilities

Reviews MRP messages and generates purchase orders in accordance with requirements
Coordinates deliveries on time to the plant based on schedule requirements using Transportation Portal or direct with the vendor
Maintains Item master parameters Information such as lead time, Minimum order, & safety stock for the respective materials
Provides effective dates for all material changes / bluebooks for existing materials and new products
Manages inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations to reduced floor disruptions
Monitors Inventory levels for Opportunities to revise purchase Plan/ Open POs to avoid excess inventory.
Issues IDRs for respective write off for expired or discontinued materials
Works closely with the Quality department to follow up with vendors on quality issues
Work with Inventory Clerk on any vendor return processing for credits
Manages subcontracting purchases with 3rd party vendor
Works with QA on required samples for lab batching
Reviews all AP Issues / vendor payment 3-way match