Samuel, Son & Co. is growing! If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co.
We are seeking a Resin & MRO Buyer to join our team in Fort Mill, SC!
Here are some of what we have to offer:
Competitive compensation
Paid vacation
Annual bonus
Health, dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company match
Opportunity for fast advancement and career growth
As the Resin & MRo Buyer, you will manage and administer purchasing activities for direct and indirect spend including PET resin and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) components and services for the Samuel Packaging Systems Group strapping manufacturing facility in Fort Mill, SC. Oversee and maintain working inventory while minimizing costs. Experience with supporting a plastics manufacturing environment is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage PET resin and MRO purchasing activities including troubleshoot and resolve issues with suppliers and stakeholders.
Create requisitions in ERP system for purchasing approval.
Create purchase orders in ERP system and submit them to approved vendors.
Manage purchases to optimize inventory levels and ensure on time delivery.
Get order confirmation, lead times, and delivery status and communicate to stakeholders.
Create and update product codes by working with respective entities.
Maintain a neat and clean workspace, including inventory storage areas.
Analyze and challenge vendor on price increases to get the best value.
Track and report monthly key spending and cost savings.
Manage and update pricing, lead times, and vendor data in ERP system.
Work with Accounts Payable/Receivables to resolve purchase price variations and ensure payments are made on time and in full.
Maintain meticulous purchasing and delivery records.
Other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor or Associate Degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management desirable. Relevant work experience is acceptable.
Five (5) to ten (10) years of proven experience as a professional buyer
Organized and ability to prioritize tasks
Strong work ethic and willingness to complete tasks without time constraints
Analytical and can assess data for making purchasing decisions
Ability to clearly present ideas to management, peers, and suppliers
Business savvy and can comprehend financial impacts on buying decisions
Sound understanding of purchasing processes and incoterms
Effective written and oral communication skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft office products
Strong customer focus with ability to build internal and external relationships
