MAPEI is currently hiring for a Buyer! The Buyer will compile information and records to properly prepare and execute purchase orders for procurement of material to support efficient operations.

• Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers and negotiate price, delivery, quality and service.
• Manage supplier performance as directed by Corporate Purchasing.
• Monitor quality and timeliness of purchased items to ensure they meet expected quality criteria.
• Respond as required by QMS procedures for any non-compliance issues.
• Verify all required information for the proper specifications of purchase requests.
• Issue Purchase Orders (PO’s) by entering them into the AS400 system. Expedite orders when necessary.
• Track the receipt and vendor performance of the PO’s and send Terms and Conditions for purchased materials with sufficient lead time to prevent material shortages.
• Recommend cost savings improvements.
• Analyze quotations and make recommendations to requestor as directed by Corporate Purchasing Manager.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor history file.
• Prepare purchase orders for order placement.
• Inform supervisor of material price changes.
• Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering and maintenance updates.
• Responsible for the preparation and approval of purchase orders & bid requests including verification of all pricing.
• Responsible for the maintenance of records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.
• Work with plants, engineering, and maintenance to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Work with finance & accounting to resolve supplier billing and payment issues.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as directed by Corporate Purchasing.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules and instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What's in it for you

• Highly Competitive Base Pay
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles.
• 17 Days of paid and sick and vacation time annually (proration applies year one)
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance
• Free tele-med physician services
• Various other company employee-centric initiatives; discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED, required. Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University, preferred.
• Two years relevant industry experience and/or a minimum of five to seven years related experience and/or training.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to multi-tasks.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English is a plus.
• The position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment. Use Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access as well as using the Internet

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities