Associate Buyer

Manufacturers of consumer and food service disposables, hardware, consumer goods, medical goods, and industrial laundry services rely on Rennco for high-performance automatic and semi-automatic vertical bagging systems and heat‑sealing solutions. As part of the Pro Mach Flexibles business line, Rennco helps our packaging customers protect and grow the reputation and trust of their consumers. Pro Mach is a family of best-in-class packaging solution brands serving manufacturers of all sizes and geographies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household and industrial goods industries.

Pro Mach brands operate across the entire packaging spectrum: filling and capping, flexibles, pharma, product handling, labeling and coding, and end of line. Pro Mach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information about Pro Mach, visit  and for more information on Pro Mach Careers, visit

Rennco is searching for an Associate Buyer who will contribute to the company’s success by actively participating in specific purchasing functions with a positive attitude and great work ethic. The ideal candidate should have the ability to communicate well with others and always display professionalism.

• Reviews all purchase requirements in the ERP workbench daily as directed.
• Purchase prescribed routine raw materials, semi‑finished goods, finished parts, supplies and/or equipment ensuring that all quality, delivery, and specification requirements are met.
• Process the approved purchase requisitions as appropriate.
• Gather quotes from various vendors/suppliers on requested parts, equipment and/or supplies.
• Negotiate prices on a limited basis as directed.
• Maintain and update active purchase orders.
• Expedite purchase orders at the direction of management.
• Research and qualify new vendors as required.
• Assist in the measurement and reporting of cost increases, reductions, and avoidances as directed.
• Participate in the Inventory Management process aimed at planning and controlling inventory levels.
• Update spreadsheets, review and analyze purchasing data as directed.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2‑year technical degree or 3+ years in a purchasing and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Problem‑solving skills, analytical, and reasoning ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with others in a professional manner.
• Ability to interpret instructions whether written, spoken, or in a diagram.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage files and records effectively.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with ERP software a plus.

Salary is only a part of a well‑developed compensation program. As a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your pay (base salary), very comprehensive medical/dental programs as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, a retirement savings plan with a company match and a wellness program. There is no waiting period for benefits—you are eligible on your first day of employment.

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach complies with all states mandating the use of E‑Verify to verify employment eligibility of new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace.