McGard LLC

Buyer - Planner

Full-Time (Exempt Salaried)

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary, quarterly profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• Flexible working schedule including “9-80’s”.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.

• Collaborates with Production Control and Inventory Control Supervisors to support production needs.
• Negotiates pricing, terms, and conditions of purchasing contracts for goods and services.
• Investigates and resolves the expediting of parts for quality or delivery concerns.
• Reviews and analyzes material consumption and forecasts to advise on inventory and EOQ levels.
• Converts demand signals into Purchase Orders for outside services, establishing accurate order quantities based on needs reports, setup time, material availability, and capacity.
• Places and sends Purchase Orders for required materials.
• Reviews and reconciles Purchase Orders and invoices with the Purchasing and Finance departments.
• Communicates with internal departments regarding quality, delivery, or price concerns.
• Creates and reports purchasing metrics.
• Assists in the training and guidance of department personnel.
• Assists in the research, development, and qualification of suppliers and supply chain partners.
• Maintains supplier relationships and evaluations and resolves supplier grievances or disputes.
• Actively tracks price changes and on-time delivery performance of suppliers and outside service providers.
• Communicates with suppliers to manage the supply chain within their capacity and lead times.
• Administers compliance to ISO, IATF and other regulatory requirements for related purchasing functions.
• Occasional travel (up to 10%) may be required for visits to vendors and suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field is preferred.
• Associate's degree in Business, Finance or related field, combined with a minimum of 3 years direct experience in a manufacturing Purchasing capacity.
• In lieu of degree, a minimum of 5 years direct experience in a manufacturing purchasing capacity is required.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• Knowledge of and working familiarity with steel and alloy materials.
• Contract Review and financial negotiation knowledge.
• Expertise in supplier evaluation and qualification.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of ERP/MRP software systems.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proficient in finance and mathematics, Bills-of-Material and basic engineering drawing reading.
• Certification in APICS, Purchasing or Supply Chain is preferred.