Senior Buyer

The Gorilla Glue Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Buyer, where you'll be responsible for purchasing materials and managing inventory to support production. With over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, you will negotiate with vendors and ensure timely supply, all while contributing to a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with vendor selection and price negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for inventory and non-inventory items.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to support production.
• Coordinate purchasing and inventory activities across the organization.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Education

BA or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

This position includes the research, evaluation, and purchase of products/materials necessary to manufacture saleable products. The Senior Buyer obtains and reviews suppliers’ quotes and service information, places purchase orders, executes on expedites, manages returns, and ensures PO terms are met. This individual will assume accountability for excess and obsolete inventory and work to mitigate risk. This person works in support of line operations, project execution, and collaborates with other departments to ensure we delight our customers while achieving KPIs and related metrics.

What's in it for you?

Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 14 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!

What will your day look like?

1. Place purchase orders for inventory as well as non-inventory items.

• Monitor PO changes, planned deliveries, and supply issues.
• Keep Ops and other inside customers informed of PO activity.
• File purchase orders and other Purchasing records.
• Maintain Planning Attributes
• Execute item/component transitions.
• Expedite shipments, this may include imports as well as domestic shipments.

Monitor and Manage Inventory

• Identify inventory team of counts needed to correct inventory discrepancies.
• Plan inventory levels to support production schedule and company targets, while reducing E&O risk.
• Drive Continuous Improvement by looking for ways to reduce on-hand inventory while fully supporting the production plan.
• Make sure that Special Executions are supported with inventory in a timely fashion.
• Monitor forecast and incorporate into Purchasing timetable.
• Coordinate outsourced supply with third-party suppliers.
• Support New Product Introductions through timely purchase of materials and components.

Communication

• Cross organizational lines to coordinate Purchasing and Inventory activities and share information.
• Cross organizational lines to inform the business of supply gaps.
• Contribute to planning and execution of Supplier monthly/quarterly meetings through deck preparation and presentation of data.
• Present inventory build plans for NPD projects within weekly NPD meetings.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• BA or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of buying experience working in a manufacturing environment including vendor selection and price negotiations.
• Experience working with ERP systems (preferably Oracle)
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• APICS Certification a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Goal-oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make timely decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to build meaningful partnerships across the organization.
• Ability to succeed within a competitive environment.
• Good judgment, decisiveness, and critical thinking skills for problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.

Company Values

Must adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values to ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations:

• Have fun, be passionate, and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly and appreciate others' efforts.
• Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
• Strive for excellence in everything we do every day!