Buyer - Industrial Manufacturing

A.W. Chesterton Company is an industrial manufacturing innovator providing sealing, packing, and lubricant solutions globally. The Buyer supports customer outcomes by improving cost competitiveness while maintaining high quality standards for raw materials and ensuring effective purchase order processing and on-time delivery performance.

• Support procurement for designated functions in alignment with local demand, budgets, and policies.
• Follow ordering policies defined by materials management for each commodity.
• Review and evaluate planned daily MRP orders and take appropriate action.
• Prepare and enter purchase orders in the materials business system; obtain supplier acknowledgement and monitor open PO reports to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain and change purchase orders as needed (e.g., cancel, postpone).
• Expedite materials to ensure continuous material availability.
• Manage replenishment of Kanban and/or supplier-consigned inventory for designated parts.
• Process non-conforming material reports for defective material to drive resolution, containment, and timely replacement.
• Act as liaison between suppliers and Finance regarding invoices, payment terms, and payment methods.
• Maintain procurement data quality in AX (e.g., pricing, lead time, MOQ, approved vendors, material category).
• Monitor and respond to special requests from CRM/CST in a timely manner.
• Partner with Logistics to ensure supplier compliance with freight/shipping procedures, help resolve freight claims/issues, and use cost-effective shipping methods.
• Participate in lean/six sigma improvement activities within and outside the materials team.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• Experience: 1–3 years of supply chain experience (manufacturing environment preferred); entry-level candidates considered.

• Strong interpersonal skills and written/verbal communication; ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in an ISO 9000/14001 environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills; ability to work with minimal direction.
• Ability to prioritize and function well in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

• Work model: Hybrid (on-site and remote each week per an agreed schedule with manager).

• Compensation: Targeted pay range $58,000–$62,000 annually (DOE); may include additional incentive compensation depending on level/function.

• Benefits: “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” (access up to 30% of earned daily wages next day), student loan repayment program, BCBS medical, Delta Dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, PTO (including 11 paid holidays and paid volunteer time), tuition reimbursement, short- and long-term disability, HSA & FSA options, parental leave, referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles), and other fringe benefits (e.g., legal services, pet insurance, employee relief fund).

• Contingencies: Employment contingent upon passing a background check and applicable medical surveillance requirements.