Plant Buyer

Malarkey Roofing Products; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) / Roth

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life

FSAs

Vision and Discounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Malarkey Roofing Products is seeking a Plant Buyer to support manufacturing by handling indirect spend, MRO materials, and plant services. The role ensures materials and services are available to operate safely and efficiently within established cost, quality, and inventory controls.

You will collaborate with maintenance, operations, and storeroom teams, source suppliers, negotiate terms, monitor open orders, and drive cost savings while adhering to safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of purchasing, procurement, or MRO experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier sourcing, negotiations, and cost control.
• Ability to manage indirect spend and plant services.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant indirect spend including MRO parts, supplies, tools, safety items, and services.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and storeroom for material availability.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders per policies and controls.
• Source suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery expectations.
• Procure and coordinate plant services, including maintenance and repair services.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Monitor open POs, lead times, and potential disruptions.
• Identify cost savings and spend consolidation opportunities.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supplier relations

Inventory management

MRO

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Join the Malarkey team, innovators in roofing technology with pioneering rubberized asphalt shingles designed for superior durability and sustainability. At Malarkey, we take pride in our most important asset - our employees.

We’re seeking a Plant Buyer who's ready to be part of our mission to manufacture and deliver innovative, performance-driven building products with unmatched service and integrity. Our focus is creating longer-lasting, environmentally responsible roofing solutions that can withstand all weather conditions.

Job Title: Plant Buyer | Req ID: 18284 | HR Contact: Elizabeth Bertapelle | Location: Building Envelope - South Gate, CA

About The Role

The Plant Buyer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day purchasing needs of the manufacturing facility, with primary responsibility for indirect spending, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) materials, and plant services. This position ensures the plant has the materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and services needed to operate safely, reliably, and efficiently while maintaining appropriate cost, quality, service, and inventory controls.

What You'll Accomplish

• Manage purchasing activities for plant indirect spend, including MRO parts and supplies, tools, safety supplies, operating consumables, equipment, and contracted services.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, and storeroom personnel to understand routine, planned, emergency, and shutdown requirements and ensure necessary materials and services are available to support plant operations, including inventory and critical spare parts.
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders accurately and timely in accordance with company procurement policies, approval requirements, delegated authority, and established financial controls.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, availability, lead time, service, and overall value; obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, terms, delivery expectations, and service requirements within established authority levels.
• Procure and coordinate plant services, including maintenance and repair services, equipment servicing, facilities support, contractors, rentals, and other operational services.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and address issues related to delivery, pricing, quality, availability, and service.
• Monitor open purchase orders, backorders, lead times, and critical deliveries; proactively identify and communicate potential supply disruptions and coordinate resolution with suppliers and plant stakeholders.
• Analyze purchasing and spending data to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, preferred-supplier utilization, process improvements, and unmanaged or noncompliant spend.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Finance, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, pricing, receiving, and other procure-to-pay discrepancies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Field of Study Preferred: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Finance, or a related field

Required Work Experience: Two to five years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, MRO, maintenance planning, inventory, or related manufacturing experience

Travel Requirements: NA

Additional Requirements

• Experience in purchasing indirect materials and services within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. Employees who are required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $90,000-$105,000
• Retirement Savings: Choose From 401(K) Pre-Tax and/or Roth After-Tax Savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) For Health and Dependent Care
• Vision and Other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.