Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop specific procurement & parts objectives with an emphasis on cost reduction, quality improvement, technology development, on time delivery, inventory reduction, lead-time reduction, and customer focus; Initiate purchase orders necessary to support the MRL business
• Secure materials, equipment, services and supplies in accordance with the quality, quantity and delivery requirements of the requisitioning departments and company Buy wisely, which will involve a continual search for better values that yield the best combination of price, quality, and service;
• Develop the most suitable procurement and replenishment arrangements for commodities, including, blanket orders, spot purchase orders, supplier stocking arrangements, and Credit Card utilization;
• Initiate and analyze Request for Quotations. Verify material requisitions for accuracy in specifications, order quantities, Recommend standardization or substitution of materials, equipment, or supplies whenever practical and in the best interest of the Company;
• Determine the best source of supply by evaluating all pertinent information, including but not limited to, price, quality, manufacturing capabilities, lead time, service support, and financial Prepare information required to process a purchase order;
• Keep inventory investment and inventory losses at a practical Achieve a reasonable balance between the level of inventory required to support operations and the cost of carrying inventory;
• Initiate and manage Blanket Order Contracts with suppliers and manage supplier to ESG Customer direct-ship order processing. Help reduce and manage Customer Backorders by utilizing HOT LIST and DASHBOARD tools necessary to expedite purchase
• Confirm Suppliers are meeting the delivery, quality, and service requirements that are needed in order to remain a preferred supplier for the When these requirements are not met, it is the responsibility of the Buyer to put forth a plan to rectify the situation;
• Participate in supplier problem solving; escalate supplier problems to Purchasing Supervisor when
• Source supplier and job shops for parts production and Including internal manufacturing job creation
• Resolve purchase order acknowledgements with suppliers involving delivery and or pricing discrepancies;
• Resolve supplier delivery problems contributing to stock Be proactive as opposed to reactive in preventing stock outages
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as

Job Type: Salary/Exempt, Full-Time Position.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee with coverage options for dependents and family, with coverage starting the first of the month after your start date. Employer sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA) with weekly deposits paid by the company into your account, Flexible Spending Accounts options (FSA), Voluntary Life Insurance, 401k with employer contributions and generous company match. MRL also offers paid Vacation Leave, paid Sick Leave, 8 Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Paid Jury Duty Leave. Paid every Friday!

About Us

MRL manufactures quality built highly productive Traffic Paint, Thermoplastic, Plural Component and Line Removal/Pavement Grooving equipment. Since 1967, MRL’s extensive “hands-on” pavement marking contracting experience, innovative engineering and attention to quality has enabled MRL to become the largest equipment supplier to the Industry. Decades of MRL’s reliable performance setting Industry Standards coupled with the Industry’s largest parts support inventory and most experienced technical support staff can be summed up in one statement – “When It matters most – MRL Delivers”!

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. All other applications must be submitted online.