Job description

Who is Sur-Seal, and why choose us?

At Sur-Seal, we simplify engineering and supply chain to solve our customers’ sealing challenges. For over 50 years we’ve been designing, sourcing and manufacturing custom sealing products for OEM customers across multiple industries. We embrace the idea that each customer challenge is unique and pride ourselves on helping them find the right, unique solution. Our customers value our expertise in global sourcing, supply chain, sealing engineering, and precise manufacturing. We earn our customers’ loyalty because we are reliable and responsive to their needs. We have a formula that works, and our growth is accelerating.

People are at the center of all we do. Awarded one of "The Best Places to Work in Cincinnati" for 4 consecutive years, Sur-Seal puts people first with a fun and engaging environment. We are a fast-growing company with a family-oriented feel. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Your growth and professional development are as important to us as it is to you. Looking forward, we anticipate many opportunities for job expansion and promotion created by our accelerating growth rates. We seek talented, inspired individuals who share our values and understand that leadership is a quality, not a title. If you would like to be a part of this great team, please read on.

What is the Sr. Buyer role at Sur-Seal?

The Sr. Buyer is responsible for processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining established inventory levels, supporting quality assurance and liaising with logistics and management team. The buyer will work with staff across departments to understand and forecast the needs of the business and make data- based purchase decisions to ensure customer deliverables.

Who is the ideal candidate?

The Sr. Buyer must be a resourceful problem solver with excellent time management skills. An eager self-starter who takes initiative, this individual will also be very organized and detail-oriented with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The ideal candidate is a team player, possesses a positive attitude, and a desire to constantly learn. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will clearly demonstrate the 3 core values that define Sur-Seal: Caring, Curious, and Courageous.

Sur-Seal Sr. Buyer Accountabilities:

·Review messages in MRP to buy finished parts, components, and materials

·Request acknowledgements from supplier including ship/dock dates

·Review acknowledgments to ensure finished parts, components, and materials are in line with cost and requested need by dates.

·Review MRP expedite messages for orders that are urgent, as well as expediting materials that are requested by the commercial group

·Reviews and submits special purchase order requests, e.g., MRO

·Monitors orders for pricing for increases

·Investigate, communicate, and take action with suppliers on price discrepancies

·Evaluate price discrepancies and escalate to sourcing as needed

·De-expedite materials that are high dollar value and not urgent

·Evaluate invoice discrepancies to ensure that they are paid correctly

·Check iON daily for new material set ups, items that need to be turned on in MRP, including setting buffers, reviews material/tooling that needs to be bought etc.

·Review customer lead-time and need to stock for high dollar and short shelf-life items

·Investigates root causes for missed sales orders

·Monitoring and ensuring all metrics and goals are met for the day

·Communicate any supply problems which may impact business operations

· Mentor newer buyers, having the ability to coach along other buyers to better performance and understanding

· Ability to engage and work with other departments while maintaining a team environment

The ideal candidate for the Sr. Buyer role at Sur-Seal has the following:

·A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of purchasing experience.

·Proficient Excel skills, including formulas, subtotals, filters, pivots, etc.

·Excellent professional communication skills

·Experience with ERP systems, preferred (Epicor a plus)

·Ability to research and resolve issues

The Compensation package for the Sr. Buyer includes:

·Competitive base salary with variable compensation components

·Health, dental, and vision insurance

·Company match program into employee’s 401k accounts

·Casual dress and free parking

Sur-Seal reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as long as the changes and/or additions are consistent with the job classification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45248: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)
• ERP/MRP: 3 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45248

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