Buyer
What's in it for you?
Thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture, Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 16 years in a row. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported. Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference!
Summary Description
The Buyer is responsible for planning and managing the supply of raw materials, packaging, and purchased components required to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures material availability to meet production schedules while balancing inventory levels, service performance, and cost. The Buyer works cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics to execute plans, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- BA or equivalent experience
- 0 - 3 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- You should be goal oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to make timely decisions and recommendations
- The ability to build meaningful partnerships across the organization
- Expected to succeed within a competitive environment
- Demonstrate good judgment, be decisive and possess ability to apply critical thinking when solving problems
- Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative
Company Values
- Adhere to Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.
- Have fun, be passionate and show it!
- Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
- Communicate openly and appreciate the efforts of others.
- Embrace knowledge, growth and change.
- Strive for excellence in what we do every day!