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Your Job
As an MRO Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in procuring parts, components, and services needed for maintenance, repair, and production to support facility operations.
Reporting to a Purchasing Manager, you will manage purchasing activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, focusing on Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) supplies and outsourced services.
This is a facility-based role, requiring strong collaboration with operations teams, suppliers, and internal partners to drive value, improve processes, and ensure supply continuity.
You will leverage ERP systems and strategic agreements to optimize costs and working capital while adhering to safety and corporate policies.
Location: Onsite at GP facility in Muskogee, OK
Travel: Up to 25% travel required
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials and services supporting over 140 facilities nationwide.
Our team drives value through category management, supplier partnerships, and innovative process improvements.
Join us during an exciting transformation as we build new capabilities, improve efficiency, and capture significant savings.
What You Will Do
* Support and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for MRO and production-related categories
* Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and mitigate inventory overages using the company's ERP system
* Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate supplier bids, negotiate terms and pricing, and select suppliers based on total cost of ownership
* Collaborate across operations, engineering, logistics, and finance to understand requirements and deliver solutions
* Manage supplier relationships and foster collaboration with logistics and transportation teams to optimize delivery and costs
* Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, purchasing, and contractual policies and guidelines
* Analyze root causes of invoice exceptions and implement preventive actions
* Drive continuous process improvements and automation to enhance purchasing effectiveness and efficiency
* Utilize strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
* Manage competing priorities and deadlines with a strong customer focus and sense of urgency
* Self-directed with a service-oriented attitude and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
* Provide occasional weekend remote support (typically 3-4 times/year), if applicable for the location
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing operations or related supply chain function experience
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
* Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on location and business needs
What Will Put You Ahead
* Purchasing experience in manufacturing or maint...
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Type: Permanent Location: Muskogee, US-OK
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-13 07:34:16
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Your Job
As an MRO Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in procuring parts, components, and services needed for maintenance, repair, and production to support facility operations.
Reporting to a Purchasing Manager, you will manage purchasing activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, focusing on Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) supplies and outsourced services.
This is a facility-based role, requiring strong collaboration with operations teams, suppliers, and internal partners to drive value, improve processes, and ensure supply continuity.
You will leverage ERP systems and strategic agreements to optimize costs and working capital while adhering to safety and corporate policies.
Location: Onsite at GP facility in Green Bay, WI (Broadway location)
Travel: Up to 25% travel required
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials and services supporting over 140 facilities nationwide.
Our team drives value through category management, supplier partnerships, and innovative process improvements.
Join us during an exciting transformation as we build new capabilities, improve efficiency, and capture significant savings.
What You Will Do
* Support and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for MRO and production-related categories
* Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and mitigate inventory overages using the company's ERP system
* Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate supplier bids, negotiate terms and pricing, and select suppliers based on total cost of ownership
* Collaborate across operations, engineering, logistics, and finance to understand requirements and deliver solutions
* Manage supplier relationships and foster collaboration with logistics and transportation teams to optimize delivery and costs
* Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, purchasing, and contractual policies and guidelines
* Analyze root causes of invoice exceptions and implement preventive actions
* Drive continuous process improvements and automation to enhance purchasing effectiveness and efficiency
* Utilize strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
* Manage competing priorities and deadlines with a strong customer focus and sense of urgency
* Self-directed with a service-oriented attitude and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
* Provide occasional weekend remote support (typically 3-4 times/year), if applicable for the location
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing operations or related supply chain function experience
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
* Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on location and business needs
What Will Put You Ahead
* Purchasing experience in m...
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Type: Permanent Location: Green Bay, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-13 07:34:15
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Your Job
As an MRO Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in procuring parts, components, and services needed for maintenance, repair, and production to support facility operations.
Reporting to a Purchasing Manager, you will manage purchasing activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, focusing on Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) supplies and outsourced services.
This is a facility-based role, requiring strong collaboration with operations teams, suppliers, and internal partners to drive value, improve processes, and ensure supply continuity.
You will leverage ERP systems and strategic agreements to optimize costs and working capital while adhering to safety and corporate policies.
Location: Onsite at GP facility in Port Hudson, LA
Travel: Up to 25% travel required
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials and services supporting over 140 facilities nationwide.
Our team drives value through category management, supplier partnerships, and innovative process improvements.
Join us during an exciting transformation as we build new capabilities, improve efficiency, and capture significant savings.
What You Will Do
* Support and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for MRO and production-related categories
* Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and mitigate inventory overages using the company's ERP system
* Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate supplier bids, negotiate terms and pricing, and select suppliers based on total cost of ownership
* Collaborate across operations, engineering, logistics, and finance to understand requirements and deliver solutions
* Manage supplier relationships and foster collaboration with logistics and transportation teams to optimize delivery and costs
* Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, purchasing, and contractual policies and guidelines
* Analyze root causes of invoice exceptions and implement preventive actions
* Drive continuous process improvements and automation to enhance purchasing effectiveness and efficiency
* Utilize strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
* Manage competing priorities and deadlines with a strong customer focus and sense of urgency
* Self-directed with a service-oriented attitude and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
* Provide occasional weekend remote support (typically 3-4 times/year), if applicable for the location
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing operations or related supply chain function experience
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
* Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on location and business needs
What Will Put You Ahead
* Purchasing experience in manufacturing or ma...
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Type: Permanent Location: Zachary, US-LA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-13 07:34:15
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Your Job
As an MRO Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in procuring parts, components, and services needed for maintenance, repair, and production to support facility operations.
Reporting to a Purchasing Manager, you will manage purchasing activities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment, focusing on Maintenance, Repair, and Operating (MRO) supplies and outsourced services.
This is a facility-based role, requiring strong collaboration with operations teams, suppliers, and internal partners to drive value, improve processes, and ensure supply continuity.
You will leverage ERP systems and strategic agreements to optimize costs and working capital while adhering to safety and corporate policies.
Location: Onsite at Big Island, VA
Travel: Up to 25% travel required
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials and services supporting over 140 facilities nationwide.
Our team drives value through category management, supplier partnerships, and innovative process improvements.
Join us during an exciting transformation as we build new capabilities, improve efficiency, and capture significant savings.
What You Will Do
* Support and execute company-wide sourcing strategies for MRO and production-related categories
* Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and mitigate inventory overages using the company's ERP system
* Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate supplier bids, negotiate terms and pricing, and select suppliers based on total cost of ownership
* Collaborate across operations, engineering, logistics, and finance to understand requirements and deliver solutions
* Manage supplier relationships and foster collaboration with logistics and transportation teams to optimize delivery and costs
* Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, purchasing, and contractual policies and guidelines
* Analyze root causes of invoice exceptions and implement preventive actions
* Drive continuous process improvements and automation to enhance purchasing effectiveness and efficiency
* Utilize strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills
* Manage competing priorities and deadlines with a strong customer focus and sense of urgency
* Self-directed with a service-oriented attitude and proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
* Provide occasional weekend remote support (typically 3-4 times/year), if applicable for the location
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, manufacturing operations or related supply chain function experience
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
* Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on location and business needs
What Will Put You Ahead
* Purchasing experience in manufacturing or maintenance environm...
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Type: Permanent Location: Big Island, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-13 07:34:14
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Eichleay is seeking a self-driven and collaborating Procurement Specialist to join the team.
This full-time position will consist of acquiring goods, services, or equipment for project-based work.
In this role you will be responsible for securing competitive pricing, ensuring timely delivery to meet project deadlines, acquiring goods or services that meet project specifications, identify & manage potential risks, and contribute to the practices of ethical souring.
Compensation: $95,000 to $135,000
*Anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal peer equity.
The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting.
This is a full-time position which offers competitive compensation and benefits package with a 401K match.
Move Forward with Eichleay
Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage.
We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Issue request for quotation (RFQ) packages and expedite timely bid submission.
* Coordinate the technical clarification phase with discipline engineers and bidders.
* Prepared detailed commercial bid tabulations (CBT), to include negotiated price, delivery, and commercial criteria analysis.
* Prepare and issue contracts, including their revisions/amendments.
* Obtain supplier contract acceptance and reconfirm receipt of all contractual documents (technical and commercial).
* Collect all commercial deliverables from the suppliers, such as Insurance Certificates, Lien Releases, Letter of Credits or Bank Guarantees.
* Function as the Single Point of Contact for all orders.
Coordinate and manage supplier submittal documentation, confirming receipt of all documents & acceptance in accordance with the contract.
* Expedite all aspects of an order, including review of vendor documentation.
* Confirm supplier sub-order placement with deliveries meeting the contract schedule and reconfirm delivery as promised.
* Review fabrication schedules to validate progress.
* Facilitate contract status meetings with the suppliers, the project team, and clients.
* Monitored Quality Control (QC) activities, along with following the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) to reconfirm that all inspection requirements/points meet the contract requirements.
* Monitored transportation of contract deliveries to destination and reported shipping progress.
Confirmed receipt of Material Receiving Report (MRR).
Issued Over, Short, and Damaged Reports (OS&D) to suppliers.
* Validate invoices and issued approvals.
Job Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, technical or legal c...
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Type: Permanent Location: Blaine, US-WA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-11 07:34:13
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OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM GROW OFFERS INTERESTING OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY, BONN, FROM OCTOBER 1st 2026 FOR 18 MONTHS, AIMING TO KEEP YOU ON AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION FOR
TRAINEE CORPORATE FUNCTIONS INTERNATIONAL IN CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FACILITY MANAGEMENT (CoE FM) (M/F/X)
We are Global Business Services (GBS) – DHL Group’s global service provider and Center of Excellence.
Our Service Lines cover a broad range of activities, including Procurement, Consulting, Real Estate, IT, Finance and HR Services, Mobility, as well as Legal Consulting and Insurance & Risk Management.
We also serve as trusted advisors for Group Functions in all matters related to Finance, IT, and HR.
Our mission is to deliver the best possible support to the entire DHL Group workforce – helping the organization improve service quality, reduce costs, and drive innovation.
In this role, you will play a key part in bringing our global Facility Management Strategy to life at the regional level.
Together, we will ensure that our properties and sites in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are managed efficiently, used sustainably, and continuously developed.
In doing so, you will help us create modern, safe, and inspiring workplaces for our employees – while advancing both our business and sustainability goals.
The CoE-FM team is newly established, offering you the exciting opportunity to actively help shape and build this area from the ground up.
In this role, you will also enjoy regular collaboration with the global FM team, gaining valuable exposure and experience.
Does this sound exciting?
Join us, bring your ideas to life, and work with experts from around the world – Building a Sustainable Future.
Your tasks
* Development of Performance Management Strategies, based on our FM Contract
* Project Management Activities to optimize the management of our FM Service Providers and the User Experience of our FM Service Delivery
* Strategy Development for the FM Services Portfolio of the region
* Further development of our FM contracts, taking into account market and technology developments
Your profile
* Minimum Bachelor Graduation in field of Logistics / SCM, IT, Mathematics, Engineering, Economy, Facility Management or Real Estate before October 1st, 2026
* First professional experiences (up to 3 years) in Facility Management or Real Estate, internships in companies with more the 100 employees
* Fluent English skills; fluent German skills
* Office 365, MS Power Tools, SAP, PowerBI of advantage, Experience with AI Tools
* Strong communication skills, proactive, analytical problem-solver with focus on solutions, goal-oriented and results-driven, collaborative team player, flexible and adaptable in dynamic environments, open-minded and eager to learn
Your benefits
* Appealing salary package: With us you will earn an annual salary of € 57.000 gross – including Christmas and vacation allowance as well as an annual bon...
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Type: Contract Location: Bonn, DE-NW
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-10 07:23:02
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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.
About the Role
You will play a key role in shaping procurement outcomes at Alcoa WA Operations, partnering with site leaders and global procurement teams to drive value, manage commercial risk and strengthen supplier performance.
In this role, you will lead and support a broad range of sourcing, procurement and contract management activities, helping unlock spend efficiencies, improve contract outcomes and support reliable supply across a number of different areas, across Alcoa WA locations, including Alcoa's Residue facilities, Ports (Bunbury and Kwinana), Farmlands.
This role will be primarily located at Pinjarra Refinery however as a regional role, travel to the other locations is required.
Key responsibilities include:
* Collaborate with site leaders to translate business needs into effective sourcing and procurement strategies
* Coordinate sourcing, tendering and contracting activities, including structured tenders and eAuctions
* Establish commercial and contractual terms that balance risk and total cost of ownership
* Support supplier and contract performance through issue resolution and continuous improvement
* Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluations to support alignment with Global Procurement programs and compliance requirement
What’s on offer
* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan
* Flexible hybrid working options (where operationally viable)
* Generous leave entitlements
* Employee growth and development opportunities within Global Procurement
* Parental leave support for all caregivers
* Live Well benefits, wellbeing programs and employee assistance support
* One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day (WA permanent employees)
What you can bring to the role
* Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management or Finance
* Experience delivering procurement and commercial outcomes within a complex or operational environment
* Sound understanding of commercial, contractual and supplier relationship management principles
* Ability to analyse data, market intelligence and supplier performance to inform decisions
* Well, developed communication and influencing skills
* Strong organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Additional information
* Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
* You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.
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About the Location
As one of the world’s largest alumina ref...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pinjarra, AU-WA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-06 06:56:28
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific has an opening for a Group Purchasing Manager supporting Strategic Sourcing & Procurement initiatives within the Corrugated group with both strategic and tactical purchasing experience.
Reporting to the Procurement Director - Packaging, this role will lead a team of eight direct reports responsible for purchasing operations.
The ideal candidate has strong leadership, supervisory and technical skills, builds positive relationships with customers and partners, and demonstrates a contribution mindset.
This is an onsite role based at GP Center in downtown Atlanta, GA or any Georgia-Pacific Corrugated facility, and will require ~30% travel.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical supplies and materials that support our facilities.
The SS&P organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities.
What You Will Do
* Be a strong PBM Supervisor, including helping your team members self-actualize, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and creating a high-performing team
* Connect to your role in and the value of achieving the visions and priories of SS&P and your customers, and work to ensure that your team members and stakeholders are equally connected.
* Contribute as a key member of both the Corrugated and SS&P leadership teams
* Develop, align, and lead strategic initiatives, commitments and supply chain strategies
* Be a champion of value-creating transformation, responsible experimentation, and of the change management required to make such efforts successful
* Work with a high level of positive, value-creating collaboration within and outside of your team, especially as it relates to working with other parts of SS&P and other capabilities.
* Lead and be accountable for purchasing operations processes across a large number of facilities
* Actively support the business' storeroom inventory efforts
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Three years of purchasing or relevant operations experience
* Three years of supervisory experience
* Willing to travel ~30%
What Will Put You Ahead
* Bachelor's degree or higher in purchasing, supply chain, business, finance or engineering
* Supervisory experience including hiring talent into an organization and ability to coach and mentor employees
* MRO purchasing experience
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candi...
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Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-06 02:58:11
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Your Job
Our Georgia-Pacific OSB facility in Brookneal, VA is seeking a Storeroom Leader.
Reporting to the Area Purchasing Manager, this role will be responsible for managing all aspects of MRO inventory to ensure it supports operations and reliability at the lowest total cost of ownership to GP.
If you have a high attention to detail and like working with a team to achieve productivity goals, this may be the job for you!
This is an onsite role at the Brookneal, VA facility.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific in Brookneal manufactures Oriented Strand Board (OSB), compressed strands of wood chips that are bound together by adhesives which prevent moisture intrusion.
The most common uses are sheathing in walls, flooring and roof decking.
Georgia-Pacific's Building Products business has consistently been among the nation's top suppliers of building products to building materials dealers and large warehouse retailers.
Georgia-Pacific employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace.
To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.
What You Will Do
* Managing and owning the overall Spare Parts supply operations, including receiving and managing MRO parts, storeroom inventory, and supplies
* Responsible for developing inventory plans, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and assisting in developing criticality classifications for parts to track materials most critical to uptime.
* Working with maintenance and operations to understand inventory needs and ensure reliability is properly supported at the best total cost of ownership for GP.
* Identifying opportunities for stores-related process or workflow improvements and implementing as needed
* Conducting periodic review and analysis of the inventory including (but not limited to) cycle counting on demand reviews, overmax evaluation, slow moving inventory reviews, repair & return transactions, criticality reviews, and min/max reviews based on usage, lead time, and asset strategy.
Driving conversations on these topics to ensure inventory opportunities are appropriately addressed to create maximum value for the facility and GP.
* Ensuring the storeroom is clean and organized through shelf/bin and parts identification with corresponding database accuracy.
* Driving improvements in Vendor-Managed Inventory
* Managing new stock initiation and setup process
* Training others on stores processes, the associated value, and driving accountability.
* Following, reviewing, and sharing knowledge on all applicable Internal Financial Controls and Purchasing and Storeroom policies
* Generating material releases and follow-up as needed
* Resolving invoice discrepancies as they occur and work to resolve root causes.
* Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to eight (8) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume envi...
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Type: Permanent Location: Gladys, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-06 02:58:10
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Your Job
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for inventory management and operational excellence? Georgia-Pacific is seeking a proactive and organized Storeroom Leader to join our Dixie facility in St.
Marys, GA, where you'll play a key role in receiving, shipping, and managing parts inventory.
Your responsibilities will include collaborating with vendors to resolve shipment discrepancies, issuing materials and requisitions, and analyzing inventory usage to maintain optimal stock levels.
You'll support maintenance operations, assist with part identification, ensure accurate recordkeeping, and operate material handling equipment.
If you thrive in a hands-on role that values accuracy, safety, and teamwork, we invite you to apply and help us maintain the highest standards in our storeroom operations.
This is an onsite role based at our facility in St.
Marys, GA.
This role works Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3PM.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P) organization is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical materials and services supporting over 140 facilities nationwide.
Our team drives value through category management, supplier partnerships, and innovative process improvements.
Join us during an exciting transformation as we build new capabilities, improve efficiency, and capture significant savings.
What You Will Do
* Utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, as well as SAP, EWM, Convergence, and other internal/external computer programs
* Read and understand instruction manuals, part nomenclature, training materials, and operating procedures
* Maintain accurate records and documentation using computer systems
* Document and update standard operating procedures as required
* Receive and ship parts to and from vendors
* Issue parts, materials, supplies, and purchase requisitions
* Conduct cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
* Perform physical and systematic put-away of parts in a timely and accurate manner
* Perform bin-to-bin movements and maintain or create storage bin locations
* Print and label unidentified parts and storage bins
* Conduct outgoing transfers of stockroom inventory to other company locations
* Lookup and initiate transfers from other locations as needed
* Work with vendors to resolve purchase order and shipment errors
* Communicate with vendors and internal teams to coordinate inventory and resolve discrepancies
* Retrieve and analyze part usage history; assess and recommend min/max stock levels based on current and projected needs
* Identify functional differences between parts with similar descriptions or names
* Assist maintenance personnel with part lookup and identification
* Support planned maintenance by performing parts picking and returns
* Be familiar with work order processes and details
* Safely operate material handling equipment includ...
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Type: Permanent Location: St Marys, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-06 02:14:15
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Summary
The Buyer is responsible for researching and purchasing goods and services for the Company. Core responsibilities include analyzing market trends, finding and evaluating suppliers, managing inventory, and ensuring timely, quality deliveries.
Job Duties
* Manage existing suppliers of raw materials, purchased parts, and outsourced services.
* Responsible for the procurement of goods and services by preparing purchase orders and sending them to suppliers
* Work closely with suppliers to develop a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship
* Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
* Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback
* Source new suppliers and products as required
* Manage all aspects of special orders and necessary communication
* Track orders and ensure timely delivery of products to meet inventory needs
* Coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate invoicing and payment processing for purchased items
* Maintain and update supplier information
* Participate in inventory audits to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies
* Analyze costs to understand and evaluate supplier competitiveness
* Communicate any supply problems which may impact business operations, identify risks and escalate issues when appropriate
* Collaborate with department heads determine procurement needs and ensure operational needs are achieved
* Support product planning and engineering projects
Requirements
* Prefer previous experience in Supply Chain Management or related field
* Minimum of 1 to 2 year of purchasing experience is preferred
* Previous purchasing in an automotive manufacturing environment is a plus, especially with stamping/ steel
* Prefer bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field
* Strong Microsoft Office Skills
* Strong organization skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask
* Strong negotiation and analytical skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently while also supporting a team
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Type: Permanent Location: Battle Creek, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-06 02:08:48
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Libbey is hiring a Sr.
Buyer / Category Leader to join our manufacturing purchasing team.
This position is based at Libbey’s Toledo Manufacturing Facility, which operates 24/7.
Employees are required to work onsite and be flexible to serve the business, as needs arise.
The Sr.
Buyer / Category Leader prepares, evaluates and negotiates bid packages for the categories of responsibility assigned.
These categories will include packaging, corporate services and MRO.
Day-to-day the Sr.
Buyer / Category Leader will manage key supplier relationships, review incoming complex agreements, negotiate changes and execute amendments to agreements.
This person will also manage the RFP process, prepare bid proposal requests and review proposals with end users for review and consensus approval.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage key supplier and internal customer relationships
* Identify and define Libbey facility internal requirements for materials or services for packaging, corporate services & MRO categories
* Prioritize projects and actions needed to execute cost savings and value sourcing, which will ensure that Libbey facility departments receive required needs
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure sourcing strategies align with the company’s overall business goals and needs
* Engage in upfront involvement of projects, renewal of existing agreements, or new opportunities to help in the commercial portion of any contract
* Establish and execute cost control and cost reduction initiatives
* Optimize and validate supply base through the leveraging and consolidation of spends
* Implement sourcing strategies to consolidate spend across domestic plants where applicable
* Understand and comply with established Libbey Purchasing Procedures
* Assist in establishing and attaining departmental goals and metrics and effectively communicate to the department staff and other affected departments
* Lead, influence and empower the organization to fulfill our purpose (living our legacy, shaping our future, and winning as one)
* Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture where associates can thrive, make us better and fuel ideas/innovations to ensure our long-term success
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree required
* 5+ years of purchasing experience
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proven ability to work effectively independently, and with a team, to accomplish goals and objectives
* Proficiency with PC’s and Microsoft Office required
* Proven negotiation skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
* Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers to operate office tools
* Frequent speaking/listening in face-to-face and/or phone conversations
* Occasional standing/walking in glass production environment
* Occasional reaching above shoulders, stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching
* Occasional lifting and/or moving up to ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Toledo, US-OH
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2026-02-06 01:57:03
