Procurement Assistant at Kreate – Findlay, Ohio

Kreate is a family-owned plastic injection molding company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, with operations across five states. We create consumer goods sold by major retailers—products that improve everyday experiences for the people who use them.

What makes Kreate different is how we think. We’re on a mission to reimagine familiar product categories and turn “same old” into “new and improved.” That mindset drives everything we do—from product development and manufacturing to how we invest in our people and run our operations.

Innovation at Kreate isn’t limited to engineering or design teams. It shows up on the plant floor, in continuous improvement efforts, in how we adopt new technologies, and in how we support our teams. We’re always evolving—our processes, our tools, and our capabilities—because we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere.

As a family-owned company, we take a long-term approach to growth. We value accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, learn new skills, and help shape how we build products and run our business.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is expected, initiative is encouraged, and your work truly matters, we’d love to Kreate the future together.

The Procurement Assistant supports purchasing operations by pricing vendors, managing procurement data in the IQMS system, and ensuring invoice accuracy across purchasing and accounts payable. This role requires strong data skills, organizational abilities, and the flexibility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Procurement Assistant role also will be accountable for creating purchase orders for indirect materials and services to ensure the organization’s operational needs are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track, organize, and maintain procurement data within the IQMS ERP system.
• Assist with invoice reconciliation, investigating discrepancies with vendors and AP to ensure balance.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, related to operations for Indirect suppliers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain and update procurement records, purchase orders, and vendor files as needed.
• Partner with Director of Purchasing to create KPI’s and/or a Purchasing dashboard to track departmental performance organizationally and report out monthly.
• Create and manage Excel spreadsheets for cost tracking, supplier performance, and audit trails.
• Work directly with Director of Purchasing to develop key metrics that drive supplier performance and internal efficiencies.
• Support documentation of procurement processes for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Quality, Receiving, AP) to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
• Maintain procurement SOP’s and databases for internal and external audits using internal tools.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, products and cost savings opportunities.
• Ability to multi-task with a high level of attention to detail and follow-through.
• Provide administrative support to the corporate procurement team, including organizing meetings, preparing reports, and managing correspondence.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration; Supply Chain Management; High school diploma or equivalent required [added]
• Experience using IQMS or similar ERP systems strongly preferred
• Strong Excel and data mining skills required; ability to pull, analyze, and present purchasing data
• Background in plastic injection molding, extrusion, or packaging logistics a strong plus
• Previous experience with invoice matching and reconciliation processes
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Effective communicator with strong follow-up and documentation skills

Company Details:

· Location: Kreate, 411 S Main St., Findlay, OH 45840

· This position will report to the Director of Purchasing.

Kreate is an equal opportunity employer. The Statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.