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Assistant Buyer

Ossid
Rocky Mount, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2026
Build Your Career as an Assistant Buyer in a Growing Company

At ProMach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you desire. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. A mechanical marvel. A customer service authority. Meticulous. A closer. A futurist.

You’ll be challenged and rewarded. Make friends and have fun. Improve our customers’ packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We’re proud of that and hope you will be too.

Ossid is searching for an Assistant Buyer who will contribute to the company’s success by actively participating in specific functions of materials management with a positive attitude and great work ethic. The ideal candidate should have the ability to communicate well with others and always display professionalism.

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  • Reviews all purchase requirements in the “Syteline workbench” on a daily basis as directed.
  • Purchase prescribed routine raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished parts, supplies and/or equipment ensuring that all quality, delivery, and specification requirements are met at the lowest possible cost.
  • Process the approved purchase requisitions as appropriate.
  • Gather quotes from various vendors/suppliers on requested parts, equipment and/or supplies.
  • Negotiate prices on a limited basis as directed.
  • Maintain and update active purchase orders.
  • Expedite purchase orders at the direction of management.
  • Research and qualify new vendors as required.
  • Assist in the measurement and reporting of cost increases, reductions, and avoidances as directed.
  • Participate in the Inventory Management process aimed at planning and controlling inventory levels.
  • Update spreadsheets, review and analyze purchasing data as directed.
  • Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Who we’re looking for?

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; 2-year technical degree or 3 years in a purchasing and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Problem-solving skills, analytical, and reasoning ability.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication to interact with others in a professional manner.
  • Ability to interpret instructions whether written, spoken, or in a diagram.
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently in a dynamic environment.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to manage files and records effectively.
  • Computer skills especially in the use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Experience with ERP software a plus.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Pro Mach, Inc.

We have been named to the Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and market strengths of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

Salary is only a part of a well-developed compensation program. As a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your pay (base salary), very comprehensive medical/dental programs as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. There is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment.

Ossid

Ossid, based in Rocky Mount, NC, manufactures high-speed tray packaging, weigh/price labeling equipment, and form-fill-seal packaging solutions. Ossid provides solutions across numerous markets, including fresh and processed meats, medical devices, convenience foods, and consumer goods. Ossid is a division of Pro Mach, a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing solutions for over 20,000 customers worldwide. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI-certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking. For more information on Pro Mach’s brands visit www.ProMachBrands.com.

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ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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