Overview

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

The Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) Buyer is responsible for working with suppliers and internal customers to assure a continuous supply of defect-free materials at the lowest total cost.

Responsibilities

• Manages Requests for Proposals (RFP), specifications, long term agreements and Blanket Orders for corporate products and services.
• Communicate orders and delivery schedule, and maintain good supplier relations.
• Coordinate purchasing for engineering functions.
• Coordinate the procurement of material and services necessary to support the manufacturing schedule.
• Issue and approve purchase orders as required to procure production related material as well as items required for maintenance, repair, facility operations, engineering, and MRO.
• Ensures material delivery requirements to support production.
• Coordinate supplier returns and replacement of non-conforming material.

• Additional duties include managing inventory, tracking orders, resolving issues concerning price disputes, and making bids for a vendor’s services.

Qualifications

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Report writing skills.
• Strong math, analytical and organizational skills are essential for the success of buyer.
• Experience using JD Edwards manufacturing software preferred.
• Understands supply chain concepts
• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement• Paid holidays and vacation timeWhat do our employees have to say?“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”“Lots of growth opportunity.”“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”Not just a job—a great place to work!Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.