Job description

The Envases Group is a worldwide supplier of quality packaging solutions. The Envases Group is divided into three packaging divisions - PET Packaging, Aluminum Beverage Packaging and Food & Industrial Packaging - each with special competencies within their field to serve customers the best way possible.

Our core value is to supply high-quality packaging solutions, always striving for growing our business in order to be the market leader in the markets we operate in.

Envases Ohio is adding a Buyer to our team to support our continued growth.

The Envases Ohio location focuses on industrial packaging commonly used for paint or similar products.

This is a full-time position based in Fremont, Ohio. We offer competitive hourly rates, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

WHAT ENVASES OHIO CAN OFFER YOU:

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Weekly pay
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Full Benefits

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing and coordinating the delivery of raw materials from suppliers as well as subcontractors who support our operations. This position will focus on Supplier Relationship Management. This role is critical in the coordination, set-up and availability of raw materials for production.

This position must be highly organized, innovative and resourceful serving to identify and improve inventory management, reduce purchase budgets to increase revenue and deliver superior products in a timely manner. This position must provide passionate customer service to internal and external contacts while serving to be resourceful in researching suppliers, products and negotiating costs and/or delivery dates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Partners with management to determine the materials and supplies needed for operations, identify what best meets the operational needs and identify what materials require expedited delivery dates while ensuring costs are reduced
• Reviews purchase requests, determine purchasing requirements, determine when bulk ordering better serves given the usage periods and discounted costs
• Determine the product specifications, ensure the specifications meet the end-user needs
• Researches and advises on market trends, new product and service developments and alternative source selections
• Identify suppliers by researching materials, equipment, and supplies availability; evaluating alternatives; verifying supplier performance record and certification, make recommendations for change as necessary
• Prepares bid specifications; compiles vendor list; distributes bids; answers inquiries from vendors; maintains job organization folder
• Processes requisitions and obtains purchase orders as needed; reviews purchase requisitions for appropriate specifications, develops specifications; analyzes purchase requisitions and other purchase requests to determine method of procurement
• Negotiate price, terms, and delivery when placing orders
• Ensures all requirements by vendor have been met, reviews and analyzes bids/proposals for responsiveness, prices, terms, conditions and adherence to specifications;
• Provides customer service to departments regarding purchasing policies and procedures and frequently assists departments with usage of procurement software
• Maintains record of annual contracts and reissues bids when applicable
• Conducts price surveys and studies; generates reports; assists with departmental correspondence
• Ensure material, equipment, and supply availability by tracking and expediting delivery
• Reconcile purchase orders with delivery documentation and resolve discrepancies by obtaining credits or refunds
• Develop, maintain and improve business relations with vendors and internal client groups
• Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
• Works with Management on forecasting business needs to look 3, 6, and 12 months out

Envases Ohio, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in purchasing of commodities, materials, equipment, and/or supplies on a large scale