What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Federal Mfg., LLC?
At ProMach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you desire. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. Meticulous. A technical enthusiast. A closer. A futurist.
As our Planner/Buyer, you’ll be challenged and rewarded. Impact our customers’ packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We’re proud of that and know you’ll be too.
Do we have your attention? Keep reading.
Federal is excited to add a new Planner/Buyer to our Materials team. In this role, you’ll contribute to our success by providing planning and buying activities under the direction of the Materials Manager. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a cross-functional capacity that is primarily responsible for purchasing parts from vendors and coordinating job releases with production in an accurate and timely manner. You’ll also partner with leadership to identify root causes of supply chain issues and implement root cause countermeasures where needed.
Do you enjoy this work?
- Plan assembly work orders using Syteline ERP, ensuring efficient production
- Develop inventory strategies for production and service needs
- Analyze sales orders for material requirements, flag shortages to manager
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and customer service on production and material issues
- Manage vendor relationships, reduce lead times, and ensure timely deliveries
- Place and expedite purchase orders, manage material supply base
- Optimize item master setup, including pricing, lead time, and stock parameters
- Drive continuous improvement projects, analyze supply/demand, and negotiate with suppliers for best outcomes
What’s in it for you?
There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career.
In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!
If this sounds like you, we want to connect!
- Technical manufacturing degree; BS/BA Preferred
- 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment as a planner, scheduler, buyer, or production control
- Ability to read and understand manufacturing prints
- Experience in working with various vendors of different capabilities to manufacture required parts
- Skilled negotiator
- Thrive in fast-paced environments with changing priorities
- Proven experience interpreting production bill of materials and assembly build processes
- Familiarity with engineer-to-order supply chain management
- Proficient in planning software tools
- Strong communication and presentation abilities; able to read, write, and comprehend English
- Exceptional organizational skills for project and deadline management
- Analytical thinker with effective problem-solving and mathematical skills
- Approach work as a collaborative team player
- Proficient in MS Office
Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.
We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strengths of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.
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Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.
Skills
Preferred- Syteline
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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