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
  
  

About Plaskolite

PLASKOLITE is a global leader in manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, Olefin and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Founded in 1950, by Donald Dunn and family, PLASKOLITE has a reputation for providing the highest quality products in the industry. Our innovative thermoplastic solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including glazing, safety shields, lighting, signs and point-of-purchase displays. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe, Plaskolite delivers superior thermoplastic sheet, profiles, and polymers to the world thru long-lasting customer relationships and hands-on customer service.

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.