Commodity Buyer 1

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.

Chemical Safety, a dynamic Justrite Safety Group Business Unit formed by the powerhouses of Eagle Manufacturing and Justrite Manufacturing. Together, we lead the charge in global manufacturing, offering a comprehensive array of safety cabinets, lockers, containers, spill containment and cleanup products, safety showers, and so much more.

The Contribution You’ll bring to this Role:

The Commodity Buyer I will compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of inventory materials, non-inventory materials and commodity planning and services. This position is the point person regarding materials and supplies that come into the organization.

In this role, you will report directly to the Procurement Manager, setting the stage for your career to soar This role is your gateway to opportunities for advancement, with the potential to grow within the organization in 3-5 years as you make meaningful contributions to our organizational goals.

Join us and take the next exciting step in your career journey

Responsibilities:

• Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications. Prepare, maintain and review purchasing files, reports and price lists. Compare supplier’s bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.

• Monitor in-house non-inventory supplies Handle Kanban releases and perform buying duties when necessary. Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs. Manages Commodities as assigned by Purchasing Manager. Find opportunities to improve PPV by finding better suppliers in-term of cost, quality control, delivery, inventory turns and reliability. Track commodities price trend and maintain records. Resolves purchasing problems between departments and vendors; manages expediting on needed product and past due parts to meet production/ operational needs.

• Works closely with other departments, i.e. production, purchasing, engineering, quality, customer service to ensure the completion of common goals.

• Confers and assists department to coordinate all purchasing and shipping activities, and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.

• Negotiate Ekanban MOQ and lead times. Calculate targeted Inventory levels. Inventory turns and negotiate lead times. Update item balance, Item Master files and Kanban MRP files accordingly.

• Analyze data using MS excel to make effective reports. Do pricing analysis for commodities. Identify trends. Prepare data on commodity impact on Finished goods.

• Purchased Finished Goods Planning: Planned Purchased Finished goods as assigned by Purchasing Manager

• Effectively executing transactional and administrative tasks, especially processing information. Capably administering.

• Readily responding to meet the needs of others, either inside or outside the organization. Satisfying customers.

• Dependably completing work within organizational protocol and within expectations. Completing work within Standard Operating Procedures.

• Correctly defining complex problems and developing viable work processes as solutions. Fixing work processes.

• Reacting to pressure while sustaining expected performance levels. Handling stress.

• Executing work processes to meet volume and quality requirements. Meeting routine work demands.

Your Skills and Expertise:

• Problem Identification & Resolution

• Efficient written and verbal communication

• Microsoft Office Suite

• MAPICS/AS400

• Basic accounting Math

• Reasoning

• Frequent movement through office, plant and warehouse areas. Ability to step upon and down from platforms as needed.

• Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

• Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Works well as a member of a group

• Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Benefits & Compensation:

At Justrite Safety Group, we believe in treating our team like family, and that means offering some amazing perks that make your work-life balance a little sweeter Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: We reward your hard work with a salary that reflects your skills and experience, plus a benefits package that’s hard to beat
• Career Growth & Development: We’re all about helping you reach your professional goals With plenty of opportunities for growth and development, your career path is in your hands.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits: Keep your health in check with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. We’ve got you covered
• Paid Time Off: Recharge your batteries with paid time off, including vacation days and personal time. Life’s too short not to enjoy it
• 401K with Company Match: Plan for your future with our 401K plan, featuring a company match and both pretax and Roth options. Let’s build that nest egg together
• Company-Paid Short & Long Term Disability: We’ve got your back with company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, ensuring you’re taken care of when life throws you a curveball.
• Employee Wellness Program: Join our wellness program to keep your mind and body in tip-top shape. Because a healthy team is a happy team

At Justrite Safety Group, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace that supports your professional and personal well-being. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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