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Buyer - Plymouth, MI

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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Link Engineering Company was established in 1935, and has been a family-owned company ever since. We treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. LINK is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment. We specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

As the Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing the highest quality merchandise at the best possible price and in the correct amounts while ensuring proper timing and quality for the organization.

Main Responsibilities:

• Accurately create, monitor, review and process purchase order requisitions, purchase orders, and requests for quotations.
• Purchase materials, equipment, supplies in accordance with prescribed purchasing procedures keeping with required timing, existing open contracts, and/or competitive bidding.
• Avoidance of the purchasing of materials already in stock, and continuance of efficiency within the department.
• Identify vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, that meets the criteria on price, quality, quantity, and delivery date.
• Track and assess current supply base on an on-going basis and recommend changes or alternatives that could reduce purchased material cost or add higher value to purchased component.
• Communicating with all levels of management, supervisors, peers, and subordinates; providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person to provide updates, gather information or make recommendations.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time
• Initiate negotiation renegotiation, and administer contracts with vendors, and other representatives.
• Identify quality enhancements and cost savings opportunities; participate in continuous improvement activities that may include developing programs to improve supplier performance.
• Maintain proactive communication with the Accounting Department to ensure accuracy of terms and payment to the supply base.
• Communicate with internal Scheduling, Shipping & Receiving and Inventory departments regularly to ensure accuracy of required timing, accurate receipt and/or return of purchased material.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with the supply base ensuring the highest quality material at the best possible cost with timely delivery.
• Assist the Purchasing team in all facets of the procurement cycle as necessary to achieve business and departmental goals.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field; a related Associate’s Degree with minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment, purchasing or proven equivalent related work experience.
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in pricing negotiation and supplier quality management.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to learn ERP systems.
• Proven ability to effectively handle a multitude of projects successfully.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Solid business and financial acumen.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines for complex projects.
• Ability to work well in a Team environment.
• Hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement support.
• Strong Customer orientation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong independent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically.
  
  
  

Hazards:

• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.
  
  
  

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK’s vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.