Plant Buyer

This position will be located at our manufacturing facility in Pinson, AL. The Plant Buyer will be responsible for ordering and scheduling inbound raw materials and other goods used in the production process. Additional responsibilities will include developing an inventory tracking process for consumables not captured in the ERP system.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Sourcing and Procurement: Communicate with suppliers to schedule inbound deliveries. Keep close contact with suppliers to communicate any delays or delivery issues to the rest of the team.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and utilize MRP/ERP tools to determine purchase requirements. Develop process to track items such as pallets, pails, lids, labels, etc.. that are not tracked in the ERP system.
• Vendor Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, resolve supply issues, and manage supplier performance to ensure reliability and quality.
• Compliance: Ensure all purchasing activities align with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with other departments to improve procurement and supply chain processes, reduce lead times, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Production: Work to develop strong understanding of production process.

Salary : Competitive 401k Match, Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCFSA