Plant Buyer at Decko Products

Sandusky, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchase Order Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Sourcing, Inventory Management, Excel, ERP/MRP Systems, Freight Coordination, MRO Purchasing, Data Management, Expediting, Cross-functional Communication, Cost Accountability

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Title Plant Buyer – Supply Chain FLSA Classification Salary, Exempt This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Direct Supervisor Director of Supply Chain Position Summary The Plant Buyer is responsible for managing all on-site purchasing activity and serving as the primary liaison between the plant team and supplier base. This role owns the full purchasing execution process — from sourcing and supplier relationship management to delivery oversight and cost accountability — ensuring production has what it needs to run without interruption. The Plant Buyer maintains a consistent presence on the production floor and dock, builds strong working relationships across departments, and is accountable for the accuracy and performance of all purchasing activity within the facility. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Execute purchase orders for all production inputs (raw materials, ingredients, and packaging) on a weekly cadence against the supply plan Own every open PO from issuance through receipt, actively expediting supplier delivery issues before they impact production Coordinate inbound freight and dock scheduling, including carrier pickups, delivery appointments, and receiving windows with Operations Manage site consumables end-to-end, including supplies, smallwares, and MRO, from sourcing through receipt Maintain accuracy of all item, supplier, and pricing data within the ERP/MRP system Serve as the first point of contact for receiving discrepancies — short shipments, damaged goods, or off-spec deliveries — and own resolution directly with the supplier Support the 2027 ERP implementation from the plant purchasing side, ensuring all purchasing workflows, supplier data, and receiving processes are documented and ready for go-live Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Production Planner, Supply Chain Planner, and Sandusky Operations team Coordinate regularly with the Corporate Buyer on packaging and enterprise purchasing activity Required Qualifications & Skills 2–4 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment Hands-on PO management experience — issuing, tracking, expediting, and closing a high volume of purchase orders Solid Excel skills, including SUMIFS, filters, and spreadsheet-based data management used as daily tools Ability to work directly and effectively with plant operations teams in an on-site, embedded role Strong follow-through and sense of urgency — supplier and receiving issues are resolved proactively, not reactively Clear, trust-building communication with floor-level operations staff and cross-functional partners Desired Qualifications & Traits Experience in food, CPG, or similarly fast-moving production environments Familiarity with ERP or MRP purchasing modules, particularly ahead of a system implementation Experience managing MRO or site consumables purchasing Self-starter who can take full ownership of a weekly PO cycle without escalation for routine orders Detail-oriented approach to master data — committed to keeping supplier, item, and pricing records clean and current Collaborative working style with the ability to build a tight alignment with planning and supply chain partners Physical Requirements · Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds · Ability to work in a production/manufacturing environment, which may include varying temperatures and noise levels. · Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for long periods of time, which may include hair/beard nets, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, lab coats, or protective outerwear. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and operate material handling equipment throughout the shift Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities

The Plant Buyer manages all on-site purchasing activity, including sourcing, PO execution, and supplier relationship management for production inputs. They are responsible for coordinating inbound freight and ensuring the accuracy of pricing and item data within the ERP system.