Plant Buyer

Printpack•Bloomington, IN

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Buyer is a procurement professional responsible for managing purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials and services while maintaining quality standards. This position plays a crucial role in inventory management, contract administration, and vendor relationship management. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in procurement and vendor management. The successful candidate must be able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred
Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
Work effectively under pressure
Maintain accurate records
Multi-task efficiently
Communicate professionally
Analyze data and make informed decisions
Build and maintain professional relationships
Adapt to changing priorities
Detail-oriented with high accuracy standards
Must be 18 years of age
Must pass pre-employment assessment
Drug screening required
Background check required
Must demonstrate Core Values
Must be in good standing with no disciplinary action or attendance issues
Must have performer or higher rating in last review
Demonstrated sense of urgency in production recovery situations

Nice To Haves

Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software (preferred)
CPSM, CPM, or relevant certifications (preferred)

Responsibilities

Create, process, and maintain accurate purchase orders and requisitions in a timely manner while ensuring proper documentation
Purchase supplies for plant
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating pricing, terms, and service agreements
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, compliance, and adherence to quality and delivery standards
Maintain the Certificate of Insurance (COI) database and ensure current supplier liability coverage
Identify and implement cost improvement opportunities through negotiations, value analysis, and process improvements
Manage the Purchasing Card Account according to company policies and procedures
Conduct regular market analysis to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards
Maintain accurate inventory records and oversee regular cycle counts to ensure proper stock levels
Generate and analyze purchasing reports to track spending patterns and identify optimization opportunities
Support Inventory Control Coordinator duties and maintain backup responsibilities as needed
Maintain service contracts and purchasing records in compliance with audit requirements
Research and evaluate potential suppliers, obtaining competitive quotes for goods and services
Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of purchasing agreements and vendor partnerships
Maintain accurate database information for parts, suppliers, and purchasing history in enterprise systems
Other duties as assigned