Your role

As a Buyer, you are responsible for implementing purchasing strategies including selecting vendors, assessing vendor capabilities, developing alternate sources, and evaluating vendor performance. You will report to the Purchasing Manager.

You will

• Evaluate purchase requisitions, negotiate prices on products and services, and issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.
• Responsible for planning, developing, and buying: materials, parts, supplies.
• Develop and maintain request for quotes.
• Resolve contract issues and disputes.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Research and report commodity changes and trends.
• Maintain approved supplier and qualified bidders records.
• Monitor supplier performance and responsiveness for cost, quality and delivery.
• Identify and lead cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional relationships.  Professionally communicate and interact with all levels of management both inside and outside of Procurement including the Operations, Accounting, Finance, Legal, and Planning departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Experience with contract negotiations including pricing, terms and conditions, and policies regarding purchasing.
• Ability to analyze situations set/adjust priorities and use sound decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Ability to organize data and make presentations to support the decision making process.
• Ability to understand the basics of drawings for specific parts utilized.  Excellent analytical skills.
• Computer literacy with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, namely SYSPRO.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply commodity strategies and cost models. 

EDUCATION OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent directly related work experience in business, finance, engineering, or other related field. 
• 2+ years of work experience in a purchasing department or closely related field.
• 1+ year of experience in Category Management, preferred.

This position is in an office environment with occasional movement around a manufacturing facility required

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in New Hudson, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.