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.
The Contribution You'll bring to this Role:
The Buyer is responsible for managing sourcing, purchasing, inventory coordination, and supplier relationships across indirect spend, services, and purchased finished goods in support of the Chem Safety Business Units. While the primary focus includes indirect categories (e.g., MRO, maintenance, facilities, and services), the role also supports purchased finished goods with responsibility for demand alignment and inventory stocking levels. In addition, this position may serve as a backup to raw material commodity purchasing to ensure continuity of supply. This role is not limited to specific categories and may be assigned additional responsibilities at the discretion of the Purchasing Manager to support evolving business needs.
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:
Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers across indirect spend categories, services, and purchased finished goods, including MRO supplies, maintenance services, facility services, tooling, and finished products.
Perform daily purchasing activities, including purchase order creation, maintenance, tracking, and closure within the ERP system to support operational requirements.
Maintain accuracy of purchase orders, pricing, supplier data, and delivery schedules within the ERP system.
Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance monitoring, and issue resolution to ensure cost, quality, and delivery expectations are met.
Lead or support RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations for assigned categories, including spot buys, service agreements, and long-term contracts.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (maintenance, operations, engineering, finance, and facilities) to understand demand requirements and ensure appropriate sourcing solutions.
Support purchased finished goods through demand planning, inventory monitoring, and replenishment coordination, including developing and executing stocking strategies to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Serve as a backup resource for raw material commodity purchasing to ensure continuity of supply during absences, peak workloads, or business disruptions.
Identify and drive cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement opportunities across assigned categories.
Participate in supplier performance reviews and corrective action processes as needed.
Partner with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoicing discrepancies, ensure accurate billing, and support timely payment processes.
Monitor market conditions, supplier capabilities, and pricing trends relevant to assigned categories.
Support compliance with company procurement policies, approval workflows, and internal controls.
Maintain documentation of sourcing activities, contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements.
Provide support for cross-functional initiatives, special projects, and additional purchasing responsibilities as directed by the Purchasing Manager.
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 5+ year's relevant experience or 6+ years of applicable Supply Chain experience, with at least 3 years in a similar supply chain role.
Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and methods, including Kanban, Point of Use (POUS) material, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Line Balancing, etc.
Advanced Excel skills strongly desired (v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive and collaborative manner.
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives.
Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Compensation:
The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000.
Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.
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 provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. 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!
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