Buyer

SeniorBuyer IndustrialManufacturing|Harrison,MI(Onsite) Are youthetypeofbuyerwhothrivesonnegotiatingbetterpricing,buildingstrongsupplierrelationships,andmakingsureproductionneverstopsbecausematerialsaren'twheretheyneedtobe?We'repartneringwithawell-establishedmanufacturingorganizationthatdesignsandbuildshighlyengineeredproductsforcustomersacrossNorthAmerica.Thisisanexcellentopportunityforanexperiencedprocurementprofessionalwhoenjoysowningthepurchasingprocessfromsupplierselectionthroughdeliverywhileworkingcloselywithengineeringandoperations. WhatYou'llDo AstheSeniorBuyer,you'llplayacriticalroleinkeepingmanufacturingoperationsrunningefficientlybysourcingmaterials,negotiatingwithvendors,andensuringproductsarriveontimeandwithinbudget. Responsibilitiesinclude: Managetheprocurementofrawmaterials,components,fabricatedparts,andproductionsupplies Developandmaintainstrongrelationshipswithdomesticsupplierswhileidentifyingnewsourcingopportunities PrepareRFQs,evaluatesupplierproposals,andnegotiatepricing,leadtimes,freightterms,andcontracts Issueandmanagepurchaseorderswhileensuringaccuracyofpricing,quantities,anddeliveryschedules PartnerwithEngineering,Production,Shipping,andQualitytosupportmanufacturingschedules Resolvesuppliershortages,expeditecriticalmaterials,andproactivelyaddresssupplychaindisruptions Analyzepurchasingdataandsupplierperformancetoidentifycostsavingsandprocessimprovements Monitorinventorylevelsandpurchasingtrendstosupportoperationalefficiency SupportERP-drivenpurchasingprocessesandcontinuousimprovementinitiatives Serveasakeycontributorindrivingsupplieraccountability,quality,andlong-termpartnerships WhatWe'reLookingFor 3+yearsofpurchasing,procurement,orbuyingexperiencewithinamanufacturingenvironment Experiencepurchasingmanufacturedcomponents,machinedparts,rawmaterials,castings,fabrication,MRO,orsimilarindustrialproducts Strongnegotiationskillswithaproventrackrecordofreducingcostsandimprovingsupplierperformance Experience working within ERP/MRP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, JobBoss, etc.) StrongExcelandMicrosoftOfficeskills Abilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesinafast-pacedmanufacturingenvironment Excellentcommunication,organization,andfollow-upskills Associate'sdegreeorequivalentindustryexperience WhyYou'llLoveThisOpportunity Joinastable,growingmanufacturingcompanywherepurchasinghasadirectimpactonbusinesssuccess Highlycollaborativeleadershipteamwithminimalbureaucracy Opportunitytoinfluencesupplierstrategyandcost-savinginitiatives Broadexposureacrossengineering,production,andoperations Bepartofacompanywhereyourideasareheardandyourcontributionsmatter Compensation&Benefits $70,000-$80,000 basesalary Medical,Dental&VisionInsurance 401(k)withcompanymatch TwoweeksPTOplusflexiblepersonaltime Paidholidays ConsistentMonday-Fridayschedule(7:00AM-3:30PM) Long-termcareerstabilitywithagrowingmanufacturingorganization If you're a hands-on procurement professional who enjoys solving problems, negotiating with suppliers, and keeping production moving, we'd love to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr