Buyer at Tremco Construction Products Group in Columbus, Georgia

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.


GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The position is responsible for overseeing the procurement cycle, from selecting and setting up supplier accounts to ensuring timely delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies. It entails managing purchase orders, reconciling transactions, and maintaining accurate inventory and vendor information to support the company's operational needs.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the procurement process for all production-related materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Qualifies potential suppliers and sets up vendor accounts, ensuring a robust supply chain.
• Conducts research to identify new suppliers and outsourcing opportunities to meet facility requirements.
• Engages in negotiations to establish favorable vendor terms and agreements.
• Generates purchase orders utilizing existing procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Reconciles delivery documentation with received goods, maintaining stringent record-keeping.
• Manages credit card purchases for company use and ensures prompt reconciliation of associated invoices with Finance.
• Conducts administrative tasks, including drafting correspondence and compiling reports.
• Keeps the Plant Manager informed of market trends affecting prices, consumption, and other relevant purchasing factors.
• Validates receipt of proper credit for all vendor material returns and addresses discrepancies.
• Rectifies any issues related to shipments or billing with suppliers, maintaining positive relationships.
• Ensures that all purchase orders are accompanied by the correct documentation for suppliers.
• Keeps up-to-date and detailed vendor information, including contracts, contacts, and pricing.

• Oversees the inventory of the supply room, ensuring it includes all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Monitors ongoing orders and takes action to expedite as needed to guarantee on-time delivery.

EDUCATION & EXPEREINCE REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's degree + 1 year of experience or HS degree + 5 years of experience.


OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to use Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Etc.)


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 25 lbs.


BENEFITS:


The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Apply Now