Buyer

MCC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC in Bowling Green, KY seeks a Plant Buyer to ensure continuous material supply, manage PO activity, and maintain supplier performance reporting. You will collaborate with operations, procurement, and accounting to optimize costs and inventory.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in business, 2–3 years purchasing in manufacturing, ERP reporting experience, and advanced Excel skills. CPM/CPSM preferred; leadership experience a plus; this role offers comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business-related field.
• 2–3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting (5+ years total acceptable).
• Experience pulling data and creating reports in ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders and update system with delivery dates.
• Resolve direct material supplier issues and escalate when needed.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to expedite issue resolution.
• Maintain purchasing records and coordinate with accounting on invoices.
• Onboard new suppliers, materials, and customers.
• Prepare quotes, negotiate terms, and administer contracts.
• Develop and maintain a database for customer stocking agreements.
• Perform spend analysis to support cost reduction and contract renewals.
• Ensure contract compliance and lead cross-functional projects.
• Communicate project status and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Data analysis

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

ERP system experience

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Plant Buyer is an integral part of the team to support plant operations with all purchasing functions ensuring continuous supply of material and supplies, while minimizing inventory carrying costs. Support corporate initiatives by maintaining and monitoring a comprehensive set of reports for supplier performance management, contract administration, spend reporting, and other data reporting.

Why work at MCC:

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Issue purchase orders, update system with confirmed delivery dates, and reconcile order acknowledgements with critical information; Pricing, Product Specification, Order Qty, Etc.
• Point of resolution for direct material supplier issues, i.e. quality complaints, service/reliability issues, etc. Escalate in a timely manner when necessary and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to streamline the escalation process for expedites and issue resolution.
• Maintain all purchasing records and documents and work with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies related to price and receiving.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new suppliers, materials, and customers for the purchasing area.
• Research, and quote alternate product and service availability
• Prepare quote/bid packages, create statements of work, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, select/recommend suppliers, write awards and administer resulting contracts.
• Develop and maintain a database for customer stocking agreements applicable to the facility
• Perform various reporting and spend analysis to support the goals of spend management, terms, cost reduction, service levels, and contract renewals. (Inventory Analysis)
• Ensure contract compliance externally and internally
• Ability to lead projects and influence peers and other cross-functional teams
• Communicate the status of projects and cost saving initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business related area or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (5+ years of purchasing or related experience)
• Experience in pulling data and report creation in an ERP computer system preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills required (Data Analysis).
• Proven strong communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 1-2 years of team leadership experience; leading a team who are not direct reports.
• CPM, or CPSM Certification preferred

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