Purchasing Clerk, Sr jobs in Louisville, KY

Sr. Purchasing Agent

FormWood Industries is a leading manufacturer of customer veneer plywood products. We are committed to providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service to clients in a range of industries.

Job description

This person is expected to be a leader within our purchasing and supply chain team, focused on the optimal use of company resources, and will also oversee our inbound on outbound transportation needs. Responsibilities for this position include:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize costs and improve quality.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing to ensure the best value for the company.
• Relentless identification of opportunities to reduce inventory levels.
• Maintain standard cost structure in our system and make recommendations when standard cost adjustments are necessary.
• Source materials (core, edge banding, veneer, packaging materials, etc.) based on requests from our Sales and Production teams.
• Accurately and cost-effectively execute purchase orders based on material needs.
• Accurately maintain system for quantity and expected arrival date of inbound materials
• Collaborate with production and freight procurement resources to ensure smooth flow of materials and products.
• Schedule outbound freight based on information provided by our freight team.
• Keep informed of market trends, changes in business practices, etc. Ensure the company
• complies with its purchasing policies and procedures.
• Produce purchasing performance reports on a weekly basis.

To be successful, the candidate must be able to:

• Must exhibit professionalism and integrity, especially when communicating with our vendors and customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work successfully as an individual and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and an ardent desire to improve our processes/vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Freight experience is preferred.
• Must be able to dependably work Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm.
• Previous purchasing experience is preferred.
• Experience with FSC is preferred.

FormWood will provide on-the-job training to familiarize the successful candidate with our processes in the office and on the production floor. Refresher training will also be available to put you in the best position to be successful.

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is preferred.

Pay is based on experience. Health benefits, 401K, paid vacation, and PTO are offered.