Job Description

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets.

Job Overview:
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 Purchasing Manager, 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.

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.
• Creates, 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.
• Manages inbound shipments and delivery dates and expedites purchase orders as needed to accommodate production schedules.
• Communicates projected material and component requirements to supply base.
• Communicates related supply constraints/shortfalls internally and identifies resolution options.
• Cultivates effective, professional relationships with internal clients and vendors.
• Collaborates with Quality to monitor and report supplier quality and delivery performance and establishes objectives for targeted improvement.
• Partners with Quality and Purchasing Managers to hold suppliers accountable for on time delivery and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of 3+ years\xe2\x80\x99 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 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. This role may also require him/her to lift up to 25 lbs on occasion.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.