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Buyer

Kutol Products Company

Sharonville, ohio


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

Allow me to introduce you to Kutol Products Company, we are a thriving hand soap and hand sanitizer manufacturer doing more than $58M in sales from our facility in Sharonville, Ohio. We process batches and package liquid hand soaps and hand sanitizers using a variety of chemicals and packaging components. We are currently seeking a Buyer to join us in our purpose of providing “Clean Hands for a Healthy World.” 

At Kutol the Buyer is a critical role supporting our manufacturing plant, and is responsible for sourcing, selecting, and negotiating with suppliers.  This role requires experience with ERP in a manufacturing setting and with high emphasis on managing supply chains as they relate to on-time fulfillment, quality standards, and inventory strategies.  The Buyer collaborates cross-functionally within Supply Chain, Quality, Production, and RD&I to successfully achieve the operational goals of the plant. Actively works with vendors to design and deliver quality supplies and remedy defects when necessary. 

The responsibilities of this position include:

  • Review MRP requirements daily to ensure timely ordering of materials that help achieve the plant manufacturing schedule.
  • Create, review, and process purchase orders from order entry to payment.
  • Foster, develop, and maintain successful, mutually benefitting supplier relationships.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels that align with Kutol’s inventory strategy and Days Inventory Outstanding metrics (DIO).
  • Support the Receiving process to ensure all necessary documentation is received from the Supplier prior to delivery.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to arrive at the most cost-effective means to procure assigned goods.
  • Issue RFQs and understand pricing and market drivers.
  • Work in tandem with Quality to establish specifications and quality standards for suppliers and goods.
  • Support the Quality Department in leading Material Defect and CAPA investigations with assigned suppliers while ensuring proper communication with internal parties & departments.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or delivery standards.
  • Assist department leadership in assessing and mitigating risk within supply chains while helping develop contingencies.
  • Monitor and report on supplier performance trends.
  • Work with warehouse staff and Accounting to correct receiving and invoicing variances.
  • Use data and data analysis to support goal setting and department metrics.

Requirements

Education and Experience:  

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years related experience, or equivalent related work experience. 
  • Strong familiarity with ERP/MRP software and logic.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Word & Excel) 

Key Competencies

  • Analysis & Problem Solving
  • Excellent Communication—Written & Verbal
  • Teamwork Oriented
  • Strong Decision-Making Ability
  • Relationship Building
  • Results Driven
  • Integrity
  • Excellent Time Management

Physical/Mental Requirements:

  • Vision & Hand-eye coordination
  • Standing, Walking, Stooping
  • Combination: sit – 90%; stand/walk – 10%
  • Lifting (infrequent): Up to 30 pounds
  • Ability to focus, comprehend and integrate information for decision making and problem-solving

Benefits

As a company, we offer stability in a thriving industry and an environment that emphasizes our core values of respect, honesty and fairness. Salary for qualified candidates starts at $65K. A review of performance will be made after three months, and performance and compensation reviewed on your one-year anniversary. Kutol's benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401K and more including profit-sharing when we succeed as a team.

Our TeamMates enjoy working at Kutol because of our shared-fate environment and stability as an established 100+ year old family owned company. Please note, we are a drug free & tobacco free workplace. Apply now and see why Kutol is a fantastic place to work!

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