Buyer/Planner-Maintenance, Repair, Operations

Sherwin-Williams; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Lab Procurement Specialist in Ohio to oversee material sourcing, inventory management and supplier coordination. You will handle purchase orders, monitor stock levels and drive cost efficiencies while complying with safety rules and policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in operations or supply chain (or equivalent experience) and strong communication skills to manage vendor relations and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations or supply chain preferred.
• Experience with material buying and inventory management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control lab procurement, including inventory levels and purchase orders.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturing plants and suppliers to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain accurate purchase records and pursue cost-reduction opportunities.
• Perform cycle counts and monitor material forecasts and stocking locations.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years’ experience in lieu of education

Tools

Coupa

Onbase

Business Objects

IVAN

Job description

Job Description

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and control within the lab procurement function the following:
• Inventory level
• Purchase order placement
• Purchasing records and systems
• Disposition of obsolete and/or surplus materials
• Generation and completion of Purchase orders
• Quality complaints and service problems
• Develop, implement and monitor, in conjunction with Lab Management a material inventory control strategy.
• Recommend material and supply items alternate resources
• Obtain inventory forecasts, maintain stocking locations, and opening order requirements for new product introductions from Lab Management
• Coordinates meetings and interactions with vendors, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and other parties to ensure effective relationships, quality services, and efficient operations
• Knows and willingly practices all safety rules and participates in the safety program
• Assuring that laboratory needs are met through timely acquisition of the necessary materials
• Achieving required inventory management by carefully managing material acquisitions
• Seek ways and means to reduce operating costs and better the quality of the business
• Facilitates material procurement to accommodate emergency situations
• Researches and reports on any issues regarding inventory questions or concerns
• Expedites order changes, as needed such as requirement or delivery date changes
• Maintain accurate records of purchases through site order tracking
• Initiate and maintain effective and professional relationships with suppliers
• Complete cycle counts periodically to determine inventory quantities and levels

Job Description

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and control within the lab procurement function the following:
• Schedule delivery
• Inventory level
• Purchase order placement
• Purchasing records and systems
• Disposition of obsolete and/or surplus materials
• Generation and completion of Purchase orders
• Vendor contacts
• Quality complaints and service problems
• Develop, implement and monitor, in conjunction with Lab Management a material inventory control strategy.
• Recommend material and supply items alternate resources
• Obtain inventory forecasts, maintain stocking locations, and opening order requirements for new product introductions from Lab Management
• Coordinates meetings and interactions with vendors, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and other parties to ensure effective relationships, quality services, and efficient operations
• Knows and willingly practices all safety rules and participates in the safety program
• Assuring that laboratory needs are met through timely acquisition of the necessary materials
• Achieving required inventory management by carefully managing material acquisitions
• Seek ways and means to reduce operating costs and better the quality of the business
• Facilitates material procurement to accommodate emergency situations
• Researches and reports on any issues regarding inventory questions or concerns
• Expedites order changes, as needed such as requirement or delivery date changes
• Maintain accurate records of purchases through site order tracking
• Initiate and maintain effective and professional relationships with suppliers
• Analyze potential improvement opportunities.
• Complete cycle counts periodically to determine inventory quantities and levels

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 4 years’ experience in lieu of education
• Experience in material buying
• Strong Communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and continually manage multiple demands

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management
• One or more years’ experience in Supply Chain
• Experience with Coupa
• Experience with Chemical Inventory Management Systems

Technical Skills

• Experience with inventory management and purchase order systems
• Experience with Coupa, Onbase, Business Objects, IVAN

Travel Requirements

• 5%

About Us

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 purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment 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, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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