Purchasing Buyer

Are you looking to join a great team where you can develop within your career and have a meaningful impact each day OMP strives to build a team with a high degree of talent. The right candidates will play a valuable role in the companys future growth and will have room for advancement with a path of continuous improvement.

SUMMARY

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing negotiating and purchasing raw materials components and services to support production in a fast-paced injection molding environment. This role ensures material availability aligns with production schedules while optimizing cost quality and supplier performance using the IQMS ERP/MRP system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute purchasing activities based on MRP signals within IQMS
• Procure raw materials (resins colorants additives) packaging and indirect supplies
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability to meet production demands
• Review and act on system-generated purchase suggestions and reorder points
• Maintain accurate purchase orders pricing and supplier data in IQMS
• Communicate with production scheduling and engineering teams to align supply with demand
• Track and expedite orders to prevent shortages or production downtime
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality delivery and pricing
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Support new product launches with material sourcing and supplier qualification
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with company and industry standards

SKILLS

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to read and interpret MRP data and production schedules
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Effective communication across departments and with external suppliers
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure
• Time management and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge of plastic resins (e.g. Nylon PP ABS) and supply chain dynamics
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with supplier quality requirements in manufacturing
• Office-based role with regular interaction on the production floor
• Fast-paced environment driven by production schedules and customer demand

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2 years of purchasing or supply chain experience preferably in manufacturing or plastics
• Experience in injection molding environment strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (IQMS experience highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of inventory control and material planning concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis

BENEFITS

• Competitive Compensation
• High-Quality Health Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance (for eligible employees)
• Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
• 401k Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Free Parking
• Referral Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Company Team Events including picnics gatherings community events & many more!

COMPENSATION

Oneida Molded Plastics is committed to providing fair compensation for all employees. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including but not limited to: currently held skills and experience levels currently held education levels local cost of living designated shifts and current and relevant compensation data available. Candidates reviewed for open positions may be more or less experienced than the role posted; if this is the case any updates to local available compensation and salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oneida Molded Plastics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

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