Senior Buyer - Steel & Plastics

This Senior Buyer position is with Kysor-Warren Epta, part of the global Epta Group, located in Columbus, Georgia. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement of materials and supplies while maintaining high-quality standards. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable and innovative commercial refrigeration solutions.

Your contribution:

• Procure raw steel, plastic materials, supplies, and services in accordance with company policies and procurement standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Continuous Improvement team to minimize scrap and optimize steel-related processes.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and high-quality products.
• Analyze purchase requisitions, contracts, and agreements, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, addressing challenges with urgency.
• Manage procurement records, supplier performance, and lead-time metrics.
• Resolve RMA/RTV issues efficiently, ensuring credit is issued appropriately.
• Submit deviation requests related to delivery, BOM errors, or inventory adjustments.
• Update plant shortage reports weekly and actively work on resolutions.
• Achieve annual goals and objectives as outlined by KPIs.

Your journey: You thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong negotiation skills, and are highly organized. Additionally, you have the following:

• A high school diploma and 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office (Excel & Word).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• A preferred Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• A certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPP) is a plus.

Don’t let a few unmet requirements hold you back! If you’re excited about the role and believe you have the potential to excel, click “Apply” anyway. We’re eager to see what fresh perspectives you can bring to the team!

Why work for Epta: At Epta, we value our employees and offer a thoughtful range of benefits designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way.

• Join us in a permanent role where innovation and a modern workplace culture thrive.
• Take advantage of a variety of training programs through our Epta Academy and external training partners.
• Enjoy flexibility with hybrid work schedules and remote work options when possible.
• Balance work and life with our flexible working hours.
• Participate in volunteering activities and give back to the community.

Our story: At the Epta Group, we are an international leader in delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life, from fresh groceries in supermarkets to perfectly chilled beverages in cafés. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities, and service organizations working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions.

With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters a culture of professional development, sustainability, and innovation. We support our customers' green transitions while providing career growth opportunities and extensive training to our employees. Guided by our values, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, embracing diversity as a core strength. At Epta, your unique perspective keeps us innovative and dynamic. 

Step into something fresh—apply now and become part of Epta’s inspiring team!