Plant Buyer

Solenis LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Salary plus discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Solenis LLC is hiring a Production Buyer to support the Florence, Kentucky site, coordinating inventory with production plans and weekly schedules. This role reports to the Planning Manager and collaborates with Buyers and Planners to align with forecasts and customer orders.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in manufacturing procurement, strong SAP and MS Office skills, and an APIC certification is preferred. The job offers competitive compensation and benefits at a global chemical company.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing procurement environment.
• APIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP messages and generate purchase orders.
• Coordinate timely deliveries to the plant per schedule.
• Maintain item master parameters (lead time, min order, safety stock).
• Provide effective dates for material changes and new products.
• Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations to reduce disruptions.
• Handle vendor payments and 3-way match verification in AP.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

MRP experience

SAP experience

Education

Associate's degree in Supply Chain or business-related field

APIC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines

A Production Buyer supports the operational workflow of the plant by coordinating inventory of materials in alignment with the production planned and weekly schedules. This role ensures that materials are aligned with production schedules as well as converting the monthly production plan into daily and weekly schedule based on incoming sales orders vs. monthly forecast. This role works collaboratively across the organization while prioritizing production and inbound components. Located at our Florence, Kentucky site, this role reports to the Planning Manager and works with other Production Planners and Buyers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

A Production Buyer is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Reviews MRP messages and generates purchase orders in accordance with requirements
• Coordinates deliveries on time to the plant based on schedule requirements using Transportation Portal or direct with the vendor
• Maintains Item master parameters Information such as lead time, Minimum order, & safety stock for the respective materials
• Provides effective dates for all material changes / bluebooks for existing materials and new products
• Manages inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations to reduced floor disruptions
• Monitors Inventory levels for Opportunities to revise purchase Plan/ Open POs to avoid excess inventory.
• Issues IDRs for respective write off for expired or discontinued materials
• Works closely with the Quality department to follow up with vendors on quality issues
• Work with Inventory Clerk on any vendor return processing for credits
• Manages subcontracting purchases with 3rd party vendor
• Works with QA on required samples for lab batching
• Reviews all AP Issues / vendor payment 3-way match

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain or business-related field or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MPR and SAP
• Highly Preferred - APIC certification

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

A Production Buyer is required to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Follow all safety requirements including wearing the appropriate PPE (contact lenses prohibited on the production floor)
• Sits in front of a computer in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• Moves around production floor as needed
• Lifts up to 25 pounds
• Strong quantitative ability and comfort with data driven decision processes
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, prioritization & planning skills with close attention to detail
• Accommodates shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment as well as excellent problem-solving skills focusing on continuous improvement
• Work on different times/ shifts based on business needs

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Aff…

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $70,250.00 and $103,026.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.