Purchasing Buyer
Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
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Job Summary
This position is accountable for implementing and controlling the procurement of raw materials containers cartons and related packaging supplies on time and at the best price. This role maintains an uninterrupted flow of production and keeps appropriate inventory levels while attaining plant inventory and production efficiency goals.
Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hrs weekly)
Responsibilities
- Plan and purchase raw and packaging components for the manufacturing facility
- Expedite/de-expedite components based on inventory levels and production schedules
- Analyze label requirements and take necessary action to ensure labels coordinate with batch shipment
- Review MRP (Material Resource Planning) daily for unusual production to determine inventory levels
- Coordinate with Production Receiving and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies
- Assist with production scheduling
- Enforce terms and conditions of purchase orders compliance with legal requirements and Company policy
Qualifications
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
- Must have a bachelors degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in a Purchasing Logistics Supply Chain or Operations role
- Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in a Purchasing Logistics Supply Chain or Operations role or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an operations or supply chain function
- Have a bachelors degree or higher in Materials Management Supply Chain Logistics or Business
- Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma 5-S Lean Manufacturing Transactional Lean etc.
- Have prior work experience using MRP (Material Resource Planning) and MPS (Material Production Scheduling) systems
- Have prior work experience in procurement buying and/or scheduling
- Have at least one (1) year experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
- Prior work experience using planning software such as QAD Oracle or SAP
About Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purp ... View more
