Purchasing Agent jobs in Ohio

Position Summary

Performs activities related to the purchasing of indirect materials including but not limited to packaging materials, repair parts, and contract services, which support effective production at the manufacturing plant. Working closely with operations and maintenance personnel within the plant, responsible for the day-to-day purchasing transactions that occur within the site. Serves as the plant liaison in support of the corporate procurement and facility activities related to contracts/pricing projects for both capital and non-capital purchases according to established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs indirect purchasing functions according to corporate policies and procedures, maintaining sufficient inventory levels that support production and maintenance requirements.
• Manages maintenance stores from receipt through consumption of spare/ replacement parts by part number against established min/ max levels according to established procedures.
• Manages Plant Super Store from receipt through consumption of indirect supplies by part number against established min/ max levels according to established procedures and software.
• Addresses any and all pricing discrepancies. Maintains ERP purchasing module keeping PO's current by closing old PO's/releases, and ensuring available to promise information is up to date and accurate
• Represents the corporate procurement team at the local site and will lead the efforts to support initiatives within the plant.
• Leads effort to support all procurement yearly objectives at the local site
• Acts as primary contact between local site and all suppliers to facilitate communication and quick response of requirements and issues.
• Provides capital project support for the facility as assigned.
  • Works with project managers to maintain approved requirements and guidelines for Capital purchases
  • Support assigned capital buyer and/or lead capital project contract negotiations.
  • Assists project manager in maintaining project timelines with vendors.
  • Maintains and provides monthly reports on the year-to-date capital project spend to the engineering department.
  • Supports project managers in the receipt and storage of components against capital project number.
• Supports "new" contract negotiations for local facility with all vendors, as directed by corporate procurement.
• Maintains and provides monthly spend reports on year-to-date spend calculations to department leaders
• Maintain and monitor all blanket PO's according to their expiration dates for all monthly services.
• Work with account payable on approving invoices that do not match the purchase orders.
• Manage contract renewals and amendments for as directed by corporate procurement.
• Administer (negotiate/approve) and communicate all approved price increases from vendors.
• Support accounting functions in daily, weekly, and monthly reporting and period close.

Selection Criteria:

• Education:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a business major or related field required.
• Experience:
  • Requires 2 years of experience with supply chain-related activities in, logistics, production control, inventory management, warehousing, and procurement - preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office experience required
  • ERP Experience required, JD Edwards is preferred but not required
  • Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
  • Able to efficiently work independently and with groups.
  • Good interpersonal, communication, and problem - solving skills.
  • P/C proficiency in word, excel spreadsheets, MRP software and internet.
  • Ability to positively interact across the site and corporate organization.
  • Maintains and manages professional working relationships with all vendors.
  • Ability to control confidential information in a professional manner.
• Other:
  • Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
  • Relocation Eligible: Ineligible for Relocation. Only local candidates will be considered.
  • Physical Requirements: This position frequently works in an office environment within the manufacturing facility. The noise level is usually low. Hearing, eye, and foot protection are mandatory when engaged in activities in the plant. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to operate material handling equipment.

What You'll Love About Us:

• Learning & Development: Tuition assistance available along with an internal training budget. Get with a hands-on company, in a fast-paced environment where you can have the runway to make change.
• Rest & Relaxation: 10 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
• Great company culture: Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance. We also have a give back mentality with participation in a variety of community activities & events.
• Health Benefits: Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting day one for you and your family.
• Prepare for the Future: Competitive 401(k) with company match.

Disclaimers:

• The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.