Tactical Buyer

Styropek; Painesville on-the-Lake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Styropek, the largest EPS producer in America, is seeking a Tactical Buyer for its Painesville, OH facility. The role supports the Strategic Buyer with MRO, Labor Services, and Raw Material portfolios, handling POs, supplier management, and reporting.

The position focuses on cost savings, on-time delivery, and supplier qualification in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include negotiating agreements, issuing purchase orders, tracking performance metrics, processing SCARs,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• MRO and Labor Services portfolio experience preferred.
• Experience with third-party contractor qualification companies such as ISNetworld a plus

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, renew and manage Site Service Agreements and MRO Agreements.
• Create purchase orders for spot buys, services, MRO Stores items and Raw Materials.
• Track savings, on-time delivery and cycle count accuracy monthly.
• Expedite all purchase orders and manage SCARs.
• Maintain Raw Material MRP spreadsheet and Pre-Qualification Process (CMP).
• Manage Material Master requests, Source Lists and Info Records.
• Record and inform contractors of status via Contractor Evaluation Form.
• Accounts Payable Invoice Resolution and updating standards/procedures.
• Maintain SharePoint site and run open/late order reports.
• Attend management reviews and cross-team meetings as needed.
• Support front desk during busy periods and keep office supplies stocked.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Tactical Buyer

PROCUREMENT US Reg/Core Salaried Painesville, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1220

Styropek is the largest EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) producer in America. Our certified products are utilized across many applications, including building, packaging, and automotive. We have 5 manufacturing plants in 5 countries and belong to the Alpek family. Alpek is the largest petrochemical group in America.

We are currently seeking a Tactical Buyer for our facility in Painesville, OH.

Styropek’s Painesville plant is located about 30 miles northeast of Cleveland, OH. The site manufactures Expandable Polystyrene products used in the construction and packaging industries.

Join our ESG movement! Environmental, Social and Governance refers to our strategic management of Sustainability of our organization. We are aligned in taking care of the environmental impact that our operations directly and indirectly represent, as well as the well-being and development of our employees and the communities where we operate. As a member of Operation Clean Sweep, we are committed to making zero plastic resin loss a priority and focus on best practice procedures and processes to eliminate the loss of plastic resin into the environment.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Strategic Buyer with MRO, Labor Services, and Raw Material portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates, renews and follows through on assigned Site Service Agreements and MRO Agreements
• Creates purchase orders for spot buys and services
• Creates purchase orders for MRO Stores items and Raw Materials
• Tracks savings, on-time delivery and cycle count accuracy on a monthly basis
• Expedites all purchase orders
• Sends and follow-up on SCARS
• Manages Raw Material MRP spreadsheet
• Manages the Pre-Qualification Process (CMP)
• Manages Material Master request
• Creates/Maintains Source Lists and Info Records
• Records/Tracks and informs contractors of their status after a job is completed through the Contractor Evaluation Form
• Accounts Payable Invoice Resolution
• Creates/Updates Purchasing & Supply, EHS&S and ISO procedures
• Updates to Procurement Standards/Approved Supplier List through Management of Change
• Maintains Purchasing and Supply SharePoint Site
• Runs Open and Late Order and Expediting reports with all open purchase orders
• Attends Bi-Yearly Management Reviews (Reporting on Cycle Count Accuracy, On-Time Delivery and SCARs YTD and YE)
• Attends various other cross-team meetings as needed
• Helps with front desk visitor check in when needed
• Maintains office supply cabinet, coffee supplies, as well as supplies for the copy machines and postage meter
• Follows through on any day-to-day issues that the PV plant may have at any given time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline with 1 – 3 years of experience OR 5 – 7 years combination of post-secondary education and related experience with some professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• MRO and Labor Services portfolio experience preferred
• Experience with third-party contractor qualification companies such as ISNetworld a plus
• Working knowledge or proficiency in SAP

Pay and Benefits

Competitive pay. Benefits include Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off

Are you unsure of whether you are qualified for this role? Styropek is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, including with respect to education and experience. If you are interested in this role but are hesitant to apply due to a concern that your education and/or experience may not align perfectly with the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. Additionally, if you are not hired for this particular role, it may be possible that your education and/or experience are or will be a match for another role.

Styropek is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.