Junior Buyer - AT

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide product range including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, the famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

The primary result expected from the Junior Buyer will be to procure raw materials or components and packing materials for use in production of paint and related products by purchasing supplies, equipment, tools, parts, or services necessary for the routine maintenance and/or repair functions of the facility and its production operation.

Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn’t particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.

The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world’s first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we’ve perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.

Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. 
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services. 
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history. 
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices. 
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations. 
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. 
• Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods. 
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action. 
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes. 
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates:  provide information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person.
• Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
• Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures, and following department specific quality control processes and procedures.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Conduct all business with integrity.
• Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company-wide Quality activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class