Associate Corporate Buyer

Job Title:

Associate Corporate Buyer Location Vernon Hills, IL Department:

Rust-Oleum Purchasing Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

Summary:

Analyze material requirements, previous purchases and forecast reports to determine the needs of a fast past organization. Use the current optimization process to procure finished goods, raw materials and components for use in paint or paint related materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Plan and purchase finished goods by analyzing MRP to determine optimal order quantity and date required. Maintain vendor relationships by following up on delivery dates, reconciling invoicing issues and resolving quality issues. Coordinate empty can purchase, create Bills of Material (BOM) for each assortment, plan and purchase components for Sales and Marketing. Support Corporate Purchasing team by creating non-stock requisitions and purchase orders, expedite existing purchase orders. Analyze purchasing data and run daily reports as needed. Back-up for Corporate Buyers by reviewing exception messages and placing purchase orders when they are out of office.

Required Skills:

BS/BA Degree desired 1-3 years' experience as an Assistant Buyer (or similar role) in a corporate environment Knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning systems (MRP) & SAP experience desired Advanced skill level of MS Excel and MS Word Effective written and verbal communication skills Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment APICS certification desired

Salary Target Range:

$28.00 -$32.00/hr, bonus eligible From summer hours to adoption support, from big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class