Plant Buyer

Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Dental plan

Vision plan

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group is seeking a Buyer in Fernley, NV to manage purchasing activities, forecast needs, and maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials and packaging.

Responsibilities include creating requisitions, issuing POs, and coordinating with vendors to ensure on-time delivery, while supporting cost control and supplier performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with buying/forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews inventory levels via MRPs to ensure adequate raw material inventories.
• Places purchase orders and follows up on timely delivery of goods.
• Executes reports to align purchase levels with plant consumption of raw materials.
• Creates purchase requisitions and orders for maintenance parts and supplies.
• Conducts cycle counts of raw materials to ensure accurate inventories.
• Maintains vendor files, quotes, and related documents.
• Manages vendor interactions including purchase orders and COAs.
• Maintains inventory levels of packaging and production supplies.
• Monitors raw material inbound freight for cost control.
• Identifies and evaluates new suppliers to strengthen sourcing.

Skills

5+ years manufacturing experience

Buying/forecasting process

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

AS-400

D365 / ERP systems

Job description

Polyglass is a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We take pride in delivering exceptional products and service while fostering a collaborative and customer-focused culture.

Position Responsibilities

• Reviews inventory levels through the use of business computer system (MRP reports) to ensure adequate inventories of raw materials are maintained.
• Places purchase orders as needed and provide follow-up regarding timely delivery of goods.
• Executes reports to align purchase levels with plant consumption of RM (Raw Material).
• Creates purchase requisitions and orders for maintenance parts, production and maintenance supplies, personal protective equipment, and others as required.
• Conducts cycle counts of Raw Materials as determined necessary to ensure accurate and appropriate inventory levels.
• Maintains and manages information regarding vendor files, quotes, and related files.
• Manages vendor interactions such as issuance of purchase orders, collection of Certificates of Analysis, complaints, etc.
• Manages and maintains proper inventory levels of packaging and production supplies.
• Reviews and monitors Raw Material inbound freight for cost control.
• Searches out new suppliers that help leverage our sourcing position.

Requirements

• AS-400,D365, or other enterprise-wide system experience preferred.
• Buying/forecasting process.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• 4 year's experience as a Buyer with negotiation experience.

Pay and Benefits

• A FREE health-plan option for employees or premium costs far below industry averages
• 401(k) plans with a company match at 6% - far more free money than most plans in the market
• Tuition Reimbursement. Earn a degree with up to 100% reimbursement on tuition!
• Student Loan Assistance
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Dental and vision plans
• Gym membership reimbursement and more!

Take a look at what it's like to be part of our family at Polyglass!