Plant Manager

Jobot; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top benefits

Great culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Buyer to join a global manufacturing organization in the Virginia area. You will convert MRP requirements into purchase orders, source new suppliers, and manage RFQs, quotes and negotiations to improve cost, quality, and lead times.

You will also monitor supplier performance, manage contracts and LTAs, and collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Finance, and Logistics to ensure on-time delivery and accurate ERP/MRP data. A 3–5 year purchasing background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in purchasing/procurement within manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of incoterms, cost breakdowns, supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Convert MRP requirements into purchase orders and manage PO lifecycle.
• Source new suppliers to improve cost, quality, and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Review supplier contracts and LTAs; manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, and Finance to align on schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Prioritization

Data-driven

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Epicor

Infor

Excel

Job description

Buyer - Global company

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a global leader in advanced wireless coverage and capacity delivery systems.

Why join us?

• Fast growing company
• Top benefits
• Great culture

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Sourcing

• Convert MRP requirements into purchase orders for assigned commodities.
• Source new suppliers for cost, quality, and lead time improvements.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, quote comparisons, and negotiation summaries.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, volume agreements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Review and maintain supplier contracts, LTAs, and pricing agreements.

Supplier Management

• Manage day-to-day supplier performance for delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews as required.
• Resolve chronic supply issues, expedite needs, and capacity constraints.
• Work with Supplier Quality on NCRs, PPAPs, corrective actions, and quality escalations.
• Evaluate supply risk (financial, capacity, geographical) and implement mitigation plans.

Operational Execution

• Issue, update, and release purchase orders ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive PO acknowledgments, lead-time validation, and on-time delivery (OTD).
• Manage aging, past-due orders, and materials shortage lists.
• Support logistics with ASN accuracy, freight planning, and carrier instructions.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP master data: lead times, MOQ, prices, sourcing rules.

Cost & Inventory Control

• Track and manage PPV (Purchase Price Variance) for assigned commodities.
• Support annual/quarterly cost-down programs.
• Evaluate safety stock and inventory strategies with planning.
• Reduce premium freight, excess inventory, and slow-moving/obsolete material.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Planning to resolve schedule impacts and material constraints.
• Work with Engineering on new parts, design changes, and ECR/ECN implementation.
• Align with Finance/AP on invoice holds, tax issues, and reconciliation.
• Communicate supply risk, recovery plans, and ETAs to Operations and Customer Service.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Follow SOX/ISO/IATF or internal purchasing controls and approval workflows.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation for audit readiness.
• Participate in Kaizen events or Lean initiatives to reduce process waste.
• Help improve purchasing workflows, tools, templates, and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years in purchasing/procurement within manufacturing or assembly.
• Systems: ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Epicor, Infor); advanced Excel (pivots, XLOOKUP, analytics).
• Knowledge:
  • MRP logic, BOM structures, and basic cost breakdowns
  • Incoterms, commercial terms, and negotiation fundamentals
  • Supplier management and quality processes
  • Three-way match (PO/receipt/invoice) and AP alignment
• Skills:
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Data-driven decision making
  • High attention to detail and follow-through

Preferred Qualifications

• Commodity experience (metals, plastics, electronics, machining, EMS, packaging, etc.).
• Experience with supplier portals, EDI, and ASN workflows.
• Lean/CI exposure (Kanban, VSM, root cause analysis).
• Certifications: CPSM, CPM, CPIM, CSCP.

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery (OTD) for assigned suppliers
• PO acknowledgment cycle time
• PPV reduction and cost-avoidance achievements
• Past-due PO aging
• Inventory health (excess/obsolete reduction, safety stock adherence)
• Supplier responsiveness and issue resolution time

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

Works with: Material Planners, SQE, Production Planning, Engineering, AP, Logistics, Customer Service

External: Daily interaction with key suppliers, contract manufacturers, and carriers

Competencies

• Ownership & accountability
• Problem solving & analytical thinking
• Negotiation & relationship building
• Communication & cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

Tools & Systems

• ERP/MRP: SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/Epicor/Infor (list your platform).
• Productivity: Excel (pivots, XLOOKUP), Teams/Outlook, SharePoint.
• Supplier Tools: Supplier portals, EDI/ASN tracking, carrier portals.
• Analytics: Basic dashboards or Power BI (nice to have).

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.