** Buyer II**

**Job Category****:** Logistics/Supply Chain **Requisition Number****:** BUYER001336 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Whitmore Manufacturing, an CSW Industrials affiliated business, is a global provider of innovative products and services that increase the reliability, performance, and lifespan of industrial assets. We manufacture high-performance lubricants, friction modifiers, application equipment, lubrication management systems, desiccant breathers, and cleaners designed to meet the specific needs of each industry and application. Industrial customers worldwide rely on Whitmore to deliver the performance-engineered solutions the industry counts on even in the most adverse conditions and demanding environments.

Whitmore is currently seeking a Buyer to join our team at the Rockwall, Texas facility.**

**Position Purpose:**

Ensure the procurement and availability of materials to support production. Provide administrative coordination and support to the procurement function to ensure information and data are up-to-date.

**Job Responsibilities:**

* Evaluate purchase messages from the ERP system and procure the proper amount of raw materials to support continuous production in manufacturing.

* Create purchase orders from non-stock purchase requisitions.

* Ensure accurate delivery dates are maintained in the ERP system.

* Update and maintain material data (by vendor) to allow for the best MRP planning possible.

* Review and maintain current vendor list and negotiate better pricing of current materials on a limited basis.

* Partner with plant operations team to ensure materials are available to support production needs.

* Build and maintain good relationships with internal customers**.**

* Ensure three-way match on incoming raw materials to keep payments to vendors timely.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the manager

* Must follow all Safety Methods and Procedures. (i.e. Proper Lifting Techniques, MSDS, etc.)

* Have an understanding of basic GMP's and Quality Control concepts and practices in order to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other training instructions.

* Adhere to the CSW Industrials Code of Ethics, actively apply the CSW Industrials Core Values.

**Essential Skills, Education & Experience:**

* Bachelors degree and 3-5 years experience in procurement or related fields.

* Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Must be comfortable interacting with the ERP system through a PC/terminal server.

* General understanding of Supply Chain Management and the impact that different order activities and changes have upon the different points of the chain;

* Ability to acquire detailed knowledge of specific customers, products, product lines, and packing & shipping standards;

* Ability to liaison with other cross functional employees within Supply Chain and work with multiple processes and procedures;

* Ability to recognize, analyze, and offer solutions to problems or involve the necessary people to ensure the problem is properly resolved;

* Quick learner and have the ability to keep an open mind to changes that may impact daily activities.

Whitmore offers excellent competitive wages, Performance and Attendance Bonus programs, world-class benefits, and unparalleled opportunities for development all to create an invigorating and satisfying environment.

Benefits:

* Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

* Disability insurance

* Life insurance

* Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

* Paid time off (PTO)

* Maternity & Paternity leave

* Employee Assistance Program

* Tuition reimbursement

* 401(k) $1-$1 match, up to 6% - vest immediately

* 401(k) additional profit sharing up to 3%

* Employer Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intra-family offense, and place of residence or business

We support and care for our employees by providing them with development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment; meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their family; and opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Whitmore Cares

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