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Plant Buyer

Cleveland, United States

Cleveland Menu is a 3rd generation family-owned business that has been serving the hospitality industry since 1930 and specializes in the design and production of high-quality leather, metal, wood and printed menu covers. We are a fast paced, rapidly growing organization that is looking for candidates with a proven track record of reliability and desire to grow with the company.

The Plant Buyer is responsible for managing an assigned group of key raw material components and suppliers, playing a critical role in maintaining the balance between supply and demand for production and customer orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Placing and managing purchase orders with precision
Analyzing demand to optimize inventory levels
Ensuring on-time deliveries and coordinating with suppliers
Collaborating closely with the operations team to meet production schedules and customer order requirements
Completing transactional tasks such as reviewing order reports, validating lead times, and confirming purchase orders
Ensuring the accuracy of all order and inventory management-related ERP transactions, including updated estimated delivery dates costs, and purchase order confirmations
Sourcing and quoting new and existing parts to improve lead times, reduce costs, and enhance quality
Working with Accounts Payable to ensure invoice/purchase order reconciliation
First point of contact with suppliers to improve lead times, cost efficiency, quality, and delivery performance
Keeping status reports for key production parts up to date
Assisting the Plant Manager with sourcing and quoting parts as required
Incorporating lean manufacturing principles into the purchasing process and work flow
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in the basics of Excel
Knowledge and experience operating in ERP systems is a strongly preferred
An optimistic outlook and a team-oriented attitude

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or GED
Associate’s and/or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing plant
Experience in multiple commodity purchasing is a plus

BENEFITS:

Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision
Company paid life/AD&D
401(k) with company contribution
Company paid holidays & PTO package

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions and/or hazardous conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; stand and walk occasionally (including in the plant); near vision acuity for computer work; ability to communicate clearly through verbal interactions on the phone and in person; and fine motor skills to operate a keyboard/mouse and other office equipment.

EEO AND ACCOMODATION STATEMENT

Cleveland Menu is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified employees and applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals who require an accommodation should contact Human Resources with your accommodation request.

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