Scepter, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of portable plastic containers for marine, consumer and military applications. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, started winning innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market. For the military, Scepter developed better packaging for the safe handling and storage of heavy caliber ammunition, converting from metal to plastic as the new standard. Their military fuel can is known by armies the world over as a “Scepter Can.” When Scepter turned its attention to the retail market, the company soon became trusted throughout the world for producing rugged, ergonomic, and easy-to-use fuel containers. Steady growth and expansion ensured Canada operations were strengthened with the purchase of a key facility in the heartland of America.

Position Summary

The Plant Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of designated material groups, which may include Myers Industries enterprise-wide or business unit-wide raw materials, packaging components, and/or site-specific services and production supplies including maintenance and general site services. The position coordinates with the Supply Chain Manager, Supply Planner & Senior Sourcing Specialist to ensure procurement activities associated with releasing and scheduling of raw and packaging materials are in accordance with negotiated terms and conditions as required. The Plant Buyer will also administer the purchase order process from established contracts and programs. Additionally, the Plant Buyer will participate and contribute to continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Working cross functionally with transportation, warehousing, suppliers, manufacturing, and Quality, the Plant Buyer will resolve inbound purchased item challenges specific to production demand.

Please Note: This is a full-time, in-office position located in Scarborough, ON, Canada.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are not entirely representative of the entire job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The incumbent will operate in a manner that complies with the safety requirements as stipulated under the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Executes site procurement activities in accordance with corporate and site policies and processes and ISO procedures.
• Utilizes MRP to determine inventory levels for assigned purchased categories to ensure all requirements are met.
• Manages, releases, and tracks purchase orders for negotiated and/or contract materials for plant production, service vendors, and other activities that may be necessary for plant-specific services.
• Administers purchase order process, including document accuracy, specification compliance, and price verification.
• Manages inbound shipments and delivery dates and expedites purchase orders as needed to accommodate production schedules.
• Establishes effective, professional relationships with internal clients as well as vendors and suppliers.
• Manages supplier performance levels and establish objectives for targeted improvement.
• Accountable for correcting supplier related constraints toward the supply plan identified by Supply Planners and/or site material planners.
• Accountable for ensuring all site procurement activities are in accordance with corporate and site policy and process requirements.
• Accountable for material group-specific Return to Vendor process compliance.
• Communicates projected material and component requirements to supply base.
• Partners with Quality and Purchasing Managers to hold suppliers accountable for on-time delivery and quality standards.
• Conducts product/market research and develops new supply sources for assigned categories to optimize quality and/or total cost.

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of 3+ years’ previous procurement experience.
• Proficient computer skills and an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• An undergraduate or college degree, preferably in a supply chain or related field of study.
• Previous procurement experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Previous experience in the plastics or packaging industry is preferred.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work conditions are consistent with a general office environment within a manufacturing plant. The Plant Buyer is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, as well as stand and reach. Frequent walk-through of plant manufacturing and warehouse environments with necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) are required. This role may also require the Plant Buyer to lift up to 25 lbs on occasion.

Scepter is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.