Purchase Buyer

Job Title: Purchase Buyer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Duration: Direct-Hire/ Full-Time

Note:

• Needs 10% travel.
• Hourly position with a potential of overtime

Job Description:

• Our company is seeking a motivated Purchase Buyer to join our team. As the purchase buyer, your primary responsibility will be to follow & maintain Purchase SOP, be accountable for routine executions, cost control & escalations.
• Be responsible for domestic & International Sourcing for Automation and Logistic Automation and for developing domestic and global supplier base and monitoring supplier accounts payables.
• Commodities to be handled by team such as PLCs, Industrial PCs, Sensors, Switchgear, Scanners, Light Curtain, Cables, Cords, controllers, vision system, IT purchase, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, Gearbox, Servo, Screw Jacks, Tools, Bearings, chains & sprockets, Aluminum Extrusions, Hand tools, Hardware, Manufacturing (Machining & Fabricated items including surface finish like painting or Powder coating.
• Sourcing of Global & Local Trade / Labor for in-house & on-site installation & commissioning

Job responsibilities:

Supplier Management & Review

• Review & evaluate Suppliers' business account of Class 'A' & 'B'
• Alternate sourcing / ensure development of substitute for each commodity Procurement
• Review Indent, prioritize urgencies & initiate procurement process
• Ontime Procurement at optimum cost
• Resolve queries related to procurements with Stores & Accounts on daily basis
• Responsible for Procurement of Capex & maintain & monitor compliance record of on time actions
• Utilization / liquidation efforts on Excess inventory

Inventory Management

• Analyze & define Reorder level
• Achieve adequate inventory management by suggesting nearest alternative available in excess, cost effective, alternates (makes).
• Compliance
• Ensure SOP compliance & resolve points / queries raised
• MIS
• Review of Pending PO report on weekly basis & PO Vs GRIR report on monthly basis
• Update Goals & Achievement Folder for KRAs on weekly basis

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP SCM
• Troubleshoot supply chain issues by reviewing available options, identifying root causes, and implementing the most effective corrective actions.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within demanding timelines.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven team player who contributes positively to team culture, communication, and shared goals
• Negotiation and Analytical skills
• Proactive thinking and forecasting skills
• Periodic travel to suppliers along with client sites