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Job Description
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1. Do you THRIVE in a fast paced and high stakes environment?
2. Are you sick & tired of working for huge, uninspired companies where you feel like you are a cog in a wheel or a number in their system?
3. Would you rather be part of a smaller company where you can make an impact and be treated like family?
If you answer "no," to any of the above then please DO NOT apply. We only have a limited number of seats available, and we are looking for the next AWESOME team member to join our growing team.
Here's a little about us...
- We exist to Glorify God and to serve our customers.
- We are family owned and have been in business for 76 years!
- We make custom foam parts for companies big & small!
- We have a positive, hardworking culture! (imagine Chick-fil-A, but without chicken in a manufacturing environment
We are seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement and inventory for foam part production. This role ensures optimal sourcing, cost efficiency, and strong vendor relationships while collaborating closely with production to minimize waste and improve processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source materials, equipment, and services while optimizing costs and supplier quality.
- Prepare and verify purchase orders, ensuring accurate specifications and pricing.
- Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and coordinate deliveries.
- Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
- Authorize payments and resolve shipment discrepancies.
- Analyze purchasing data to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with production teams to understand material usage and needs.
- Implement and track process improvements in procurement operations.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or related field (degree preferred but not required).
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods, budgeting, and cost control.
- Physical & Other Requirements:
- Reasonable physical fitness.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a work on-site position at our Barberton, OH headquarters. This is not a remote position.
We are a different kind of company, fiercely focused on serving our customers through teamwork and prompt service. As a family owned company, with 3 manufacturing locations, we are proud of our history and heritage of manufacturing. Most of our employees stay with us for a long time. It's not unusual to find people with 30+ years of experience on our team and sometimes even their children join our team after they graduate from school.
Merryweather Foam isn't a place for everyone. We are not slow-paced or laid-back. Each day, we look for new ways to adapt and grow. We regularly challenge our team members to eliminate waste and improve processes, so if you are looking to belong to an organization that is driven by teamwork, focused on details, and values character and integrity, then please apply!
