Buyer

Our Client is a PE-backed leader in Manufacturing, and they have a critical Buyer opening, on-site in Greenville, MI.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper inventory levels to support fast paced assembly line atmosphere
• Perform inventory analysis utilizing MRP.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and report to management.
• Create and purchase orders and/or blanket orders for needed materials to meet production requirements, expedite orders as needed.
• Coordinates with suppliers to ensure on time delivery of materials.
• Communicates regularly with suppliers to understand any constraints or disruptions in the delivery of materials.
• Updates maintains purchase orders in the ERP, communicating any delays in delivery.
• Work with freight carriers to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate and resolve receiving issues and vendor returns.
• Help identify and assist with implementing cost reduction projects.
• Will work closely with warehouse and accounting groups on inventory projects.
• Utilize ERP, Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and other IT systems effectively.
• Assist management with creating/ updating purchasing processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with suppliers for materials and parts, ensuring the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards.
• Record supplier non-conformances in the central database and follow appropriate corrective actions per departmental procedures.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs

Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree plus Five years’ of purchasing and sourcing experience is target
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment, communicating cross-functionally
• Must be proactive and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel)
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize ERP and MRP effectively.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.