Manufacturing Plant Buyer

Owens Corning
Lakeland, FL

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SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Plant Buyer position is an hourly position, and reports to the Plant Controller. The employee is the process expert for all plant purchases and storeroom procedures, is accountable for procuring MRO supplies and data management (i.e. credit cards, inventory control, SAP, etc.).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Procures MRO supplies and data management, (i.e. credit cards, inventory control, SAP, etc.).
  • Performs supplier requisitions for vendor managed, online safety purchases, operating supplies, mill supplies, and related.
  • Communicates Storeroom issues to management, vendors, and/or employees.
  • Practices safe vehicle driving in facility.
  • Acts as management, customer, and supplier liaison which includes assistance with supplier and/or customer complaints, supplier networking, etc.
  • Orders and retrieves products from local vendors in our surrounding area
  • Uses fork lift and other related material handling machinery.
  • Invoice kick out and price updates
  • Master/Data and code creation
  • Consignment update and inventory control
  • Purchase order creation (Info record source list)
  • Data Management
  • Vendor Requisitions
  • Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

The employee should hold the following abilities:

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must be able to understand/ follow verbal and written instructions
  • Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
  • Must possess a valid driver license and maintain a safe driving record
  • Must have the ability to multi-task
  • Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
  • Must work well in team environment
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Must have to ability to do basic mathematical calculations
  • Must be able to secure and maintain fork lift certification

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

  • Operate a computer or other keyboard instrument
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Become proficient in SAP Sourcing systems

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required
  • 2+ years of manufacturing plant buying experience is required
  • Related experience and/or training in an industrial environment
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be drug and alcohol free

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires:

  • Regular attendance on site and the ability to work varying hours :
  • Exposure to hot/cold temperature- continuously
  • Exposure to noise- continuously
  • Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds
  • Sitting- frequently
  • Standing- occasionally
  • Walking - occasionally
  • Hand/Eye Coordination- continuously
  • Wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation) - continuously

This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance: Owens Corning offers a comprehensive medical plan including medical, dental, vision, as well as life insurance.
  • 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • manufacturing buyer: 2 years (Preferred)
  • SAP: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Posted 2026-08-06

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