Tactical Buyer

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 Enters & post cycle counts daily Manages Raw Material MRP spreadsheet Manages the Pre-Qualification Process (CMP) Manages Vendor Master process 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 educatio…

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