Purchasing and Store Room Manager

Location

On-site — Buffalo, NY

About PVS Chemicals, Inc.

PVS enables our world through the safe and reliable delivery of chemistry, either created by us or sourced through trusted partners. The products and services that we provide touch everyone in some unique way. We are passionate about the work we do and abide by our guiding principles, The Nicholson Nine, to be a safe and sustainable chemical provider the world trusts. With a career at PVS, you'll play a vital role in the daily lives of millions of people.

 Job Description

The Purchasing & Storeroom Manager is responsible for the financial receipt and management of materials for Maintenance, Repairs, and Operations (MRO), while leading storeroom operations to ensure safe, compliant, and organized availability of materials for production and maintenance. This role works to work in efficient purchasing/receiving processes while optimizing inventory and procurement in a chemical plant environment. The ideal candidate is organized, safety‑focused, and experienced with industrial manufacturing purchasing/accounting practices, and reliability-centered storeroom management.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement (Receiving)

• Assist in developing and executing sourcing and receiving strategies for MRO supplies (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, PPE).
• Help manage invoice/receipt process and non-conformances while assisting in cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.

Storeroom & Inventory Management

• Own plant storeroom operations for MRO and consumables (receiving, put‑away, binning, issuing, cycle counts, kitting, etc.)
• Implement inventory control methods
• Assist with developing accurate item masters (part numbers, specs, MSDS/SDS references, critical spares designation, lead times).
• Establish critical spares strategy with Maintenance and Operations
• Drive storeroom layout, labeling, barcoding, and 5S; ensure secure, segregated storage for hazardous/flammable materials per NFPA/OSHA.

Systems, Data & Process Improvement

• Maintain purchasing transactions in ERP system
• Assist with requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, and handling procedures.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in purchasing within manufacturing; 2+ years in a chemical or heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Hands-on storeroom and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations management experience
• Familiar with hazardous materials and industrial equipment.
• Proficiency and flexibility with ERP systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Hybrid office and plant environment work setting
• Regularly walk production areas and storeroom; lift up to 50 lbs with proper technique.
• Chemical manufacturing production and maintenance environment.

Schedule & Travel

• Full-time, on-site; typical weekday schedule with occasional off-hours support for urgent maintenance or deliveries.
• Minimal travel

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: Dependent on Experience:  $65,000 - $70,000 annually
• Benefits:
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Offered
• Health Savings Account Availability
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Reporting & Team Structure

• Reports to: Administrative Services Manager.
• Cross-functional partners: Production, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Corporate Finance, and Logistics.
• Backfill for purchasing and logistics roles in the plant as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PVS values diversity and is committed to upholding the laws and regulations published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. As an equal opportunity employer, PVS makes all employment-related decisions based upon qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.