What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Buyer position at Cleveland Menu Printing?
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.