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Purchasing Buyer

Oldcastle APG
Flint, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2025
APG Headquarters


Job ID: 509583

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst& Trade; Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Description

The Purchasing Buyer will be responsible for researching and purchasing materials, supplies or equipment. Duties include negotiating with suppliers, problem resolution and monitoring inventory.

Job Location


  • This is an onsite role based in Flint, MI

Job Responsibilities


  • Responsible for MRO purchasing
  • Source new suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance
  • Work with suppliers on reducing product costing through lean concepts
  • Optimize inventory control and material flow
  • Assist management in planning labor, equipment, and material requirements for production
  • Implement and follow Lean Manufacturing principles and practices (5S, Kanban, JIT, Kaizen)
  • Maintain a positive team environment that encourages maximum utilization of the available personnel
  • Responsible for compliance to all safety standards, policies, and for maintaining good housekeeping practices to achieve a safe and productive work environment
  • Works with other departments in achieving corporate goals
  • Performs other related duties as required by management

Job Requirements
  • 5 years of purchasing experience
  • 5 years of SAP purchasing experience
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to work with team members, clients and suppliers
  • Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM's)
  • Bachelor's degree in purchasing, business, accounting or a related field
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or related certification desirable
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate
  • Proficient Math skills
  • Previous contract writing
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time

What CRH Offers You
  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Date:

Apr 10, 2025

Nearest Major Market: Flint

Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit

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