Buyer

About Justrite Safety Group

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.

Our Chemical & Environmental Safety division is a market leader, providing a wide range of essential products that ensure chemical and environmental compliance across numerous industries. We manufacture equipment designed for the secure storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials, including chemical safety cabinets, spill containment systems, and safety cans. Our comprehensive product portfolio also includes safety showers, eyewashes, and chemical labeling items, all aimed at protecting workers and assets. This holistic approach to hazardous materials management helps reduce the risk of accidents and environmental harm.

The Contribution You'll bring to this Role:

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials in addition to managing the supplier relationships. This key position requires strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of the market to drive cost savings while ensuring quality and supply reliability. This position works collaboratively with all levels of management, sales and marketing, and warehouse teams.

In this role, you will report directly to the Supply Chain 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.

About the Team:

As a member of our Supply Chain team, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading suppliers and logistics partners, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products that keep our customers safe. Our supply chain team is dedicated to optimizing processes, reducing lead times, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to meet our high standards of quality and reliability. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, you'll be part of a team recognized for its strategic contributions to the company's success. This role offers the chance to collaborate with top professionals in the field, playing a key role in driving the growth and efficiency of a company that's a leader in safety solutions.

What You'll Do at Justrite:

• Owns and executes the purchase order process, ensuring that all orders are processed, and raw materials are received on time.
• Pro-actively negotiates pricing, terms, and contracts to improve material costs and reduce purchase price variance (PPV)
• Collects and monitors supplier on time delivery metrics to ensure consistent performance that meets requirements and demands of the fulfillment schedule. Routinely reports on forecast accuracy and analyzes data to determine root cause of error in an effort for continuous improvement
• 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. Enters Daily receiving into the system.
• Actively participates in creating cost savings opportunities and formally tracks and reports these opportunities monthly. Reviews and analyzes purchased product and raw material costs and cost trends. Creates monthly report of Purchase Price Variance for inbound materials, purchased inventory, and supplies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. engineering, production) to understand material requirements and ensure timely availability of materials for production. Identifies key sales indicators for specific product lines and assists with relevant analysis for inventory and production planning and accurate lead times. Prepares and executes corrective course of action as needed.
• Monitor in-house non-inventory supplies and perform buying duties to ensure flow of inbound material. Manages Commodities as assigned by Purchasing Manager as needed. 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.
• Assist manager with managing plant budget, which includes controlling, material costs, inbound and outbound freight, inventory variance and obsolescence expenses.
• Participates in daily management huddles and meetings to support business needs.

Your Skills and Expertise:

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred or equivalent work experience in relevant role to Supply Chain area Years of experience.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Buyer or Demand/Materials Planner or Buyer in a larger manufacturing organization.
• Intermediate or higher excel skills and knowledge of Power B.I. (Business Intelligence) .
• Proven ability to prioritize and organize a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic cost understanding and analysis required
• Strong forecasting and modeling ability and statistically inclined

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• MRP planning and execution experience a plus; MRO Buying a plus.
• Basic cost understanding and analysis required
• Understanding of continuous improvement principles and methods, including Kanban, Point of Use (POUS) material, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Line Balancing, etc.

Benefits:

Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You'll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. We understand the importance of work-life balance, so we offer flexible hours and remote work options, giving you the freedom to manage your time effectively. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs.

Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you're protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensure you're at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.

Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?

As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you'll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!