SENIOR PLANT BUYER

Polyglass • Winter Haven, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Polyglass, a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions serving the commercial and residential construction industries throughout North America. As part of the Mapei Group, a global leader in the building products industry, Polyglass is committed to innovation, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Our employees play a vital role in delivering high-performance products that help protect buildings around the world. We're looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to lead purchasing operations at one of our manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years as a buyer
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory
• Experience using MRP or ERP systems (AS-400 experience is a plus).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 purchasing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Acquisition and Contract Management or a related field.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience.
• APICS certification such as CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or CTSC.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material inventories using MRP/ERP systems to support production schedules.
• Analyze inventory and purchasing data to align material availability with plant demand.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating pricing, quality, and service.
• Monitor inbound freight costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory analysis.
• Manage shelf-life materials to minimize waste and product expiration.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding processes.
• Maintain purchasing documentation, supplier records, and quality-related communications.
• Supervise and mentor plant buyers, including scheduling, performance feedback, hiring, and training.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Transportation, and Plant Leadership to ensure operational success.

Benefits

• A FREE health-plan option for employees or premium costs far below industry averages
• 401(k) plans with a company match at 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement. Earn a degree with up to 100% reimbursement on tuition!
• Student Loan Assistance
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Dental and vision plans
• Gym membership reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior