Associate Buyer

DEPARTMENT: PROCUREMENT

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT

WAGE: SALARIED, EXEMPT

WORK HOURS: FULL-TIME, M-F, 8:00A-5:00P

LOCATION: COLUMBUS, OH

WORK ENVIRONMENT: OFFICE/HYBRID (2 DAY PER WEEK WORK FROM HOME OPTION)

ABOUT THE POSITION

Plaskolite is seeking to fill an Associate Buyer position on our Procurement team to purchase goods and services for our North American manufacturing sites. This role will support our production needs and overall buying strategy. While based at our global headquarters in Columbus, OH, the role will be in constant communication with colleagues from all our North American locations. This position will be the facilitator of all indirect spend category purchases and is key to the operational success of Plaskolite.

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Order Placement & Tracking

Utilize the JD Edwards ERP system to convert requisitions into purchase orders and submit those orders to suppliers via e-mail or telephone

Gather and evaluate quotations from suppliers and service providers

Coordinate releases and orders for critical materials used in the manufacturing process

Expedite and track orders to ensure timely delivery

Log daily purchase order activity to maintain records

Work with warehouse staff to coordinate deliveries and ensure all materials arrive as expected

Generate reports for cost analysis studies and other procurement data

Supplier Management & Communication

Meet with suppliers for service and performance evaluations

Act as main point of contact for routine supplier inquiries regarding delivery, invoicing, price agreements, etc.

Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure invoice accuracy and on-time payments are issued

Onboarding of new suppliers and maintaining relationships with existing suppliers

Manage office equipment and cellular phone contracts

Maintain the ISO Certification files

Additional projects as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree with equivalent experience, required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) system - i.e. Oracle, SAP, Epicor

Capable of multi-tasking and able to exercise resourcefulness in a dynamic environment

Ability to work cross-functionally with all departments at Plaskolite

Work on special projects / ad-hoc reports as required

AVAILABLE BENEFITS:

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on Day One

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Insurance Offerings (Life, Pet, Cancer, Hospital, Disability and more)

ABOUT PLASKOLITE:

Established in 1950, Plaskolite's first successes were in production of hula-hoops, flyswatters, and fluorescent lighting panels. Now, Plaskolite is North America's leading manufacturer of thermoplastic sheet. Our mission is to deliver superior thermoplastic sheet, coatings, and polymers to the world through long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service. Plaskolite is now a member of Pritzker Private Capital, which partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products, services, and healthcare sectors. Visit for more info.

PLASKOLITE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If requested, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals where appropriate to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, so long as doing so does not create an undue hardship on the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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