Lab Materials Planner & Buyer — Inventory & Procurement

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

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company seeks a Lab Procurement Specialist to manage material purchasing, schedule deliveries, and control inventory in a lab setting. You will maintain records, engage vendors, and ensure timely procurement of materials to support operations.

Responsibilities include developing inventory strategies with Lab Management, coordinating with manufacturers, and seeking cost reductions while upholding safety policies. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Material buying

Inventory management

Purchase orders

Supply chain

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Coupa

OnBase

Business Objects

IVAN

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company seeks a Lab Procurement Specialist to manage material purchasing, schedule deliveries, and control inventory in a lab setting. You will maintain records, engage vendors, and ensure timely procurement of materials to support operations.

Responsibilities include developing inventory strategies with Lab Management, coordinating with manufacturers, and seeking cost reductions while upholding safety policies. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success.