Strategic Materials Buyer & Planner

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MOCOM is seeking an Operational Buyer in Duncan, SC to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and packaging for production. You will manage supplier relationships, maintain stock levels in SAP, and collaborate with planners and sustainability leaders to meet quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities include invoicing, documentation, and continuous improvement while adhering to ISO and safety standards. This full-time role requires strong communication and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• 3–4 years purchasing/inventory control in an industrial setting preferred.
• Experience in plastics or chemical industry preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and plan deliveries to ensure on-site receipt with paperwork for production planning.
• Maintain supplier relationships to meet contractual obligations and future needs.
• Use SAP to maintain stock levels including FIFO.
• Collaborate with Production Planner and Director Procurement & Sustainability.
• Assist maintenance, plant, warehouse, and office in purchasing parts/materials.
• Maintain minimum stocked consumables.
• Assist with vendor/service provider communication for facility maintenance.
• Process and match invoices to purchase orders.
• Ensure cost-effective purchasing to optimize cash flow.
• Document quality and regulatory records per system.
• Monitor packaging stock and place orders for operations.
• Create new suppliers in SAP and maintain approvals.
• Work with Product Development on cost-effective solutions.
• Monitor raw material inventory and take actions as needed.
• Communicate vendor complaints about quality or concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement activities.
• Coordinate with Hamburg procurement function.
• Ensure compliance with Group Quality System.
• Collaborate with Finance on payments and terms.
• Comply with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 / VDA 6.3 and customer requirements.

Skills

Stress management

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Overtime readiness

Travel readiness

Policy compliance

Oral and written communication

Anti-trust awareness

Fraud reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

SAP experience preferred

3–4 years purchasing/inventory control

Plastics/chemical industry experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

MOCOM is seeking an Operational Buyer in Duncan, SC to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and packaging for production. You will manage supplier relationships, maintain stock levels in SAP, and collaborate with planners and sustainability leaders to meet quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities include invoicing, documentation, and continuous improvement while adhering to ISO and safety standards. This full-time role requires strong communication and compliance with policies.