Buyer

Hayes Manufacturing; Fife Lake (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Hayes Manufacturing in Fife Lake, MI is seeking a Buyer to drive purchasing for the company and its facilities. You’ll evaluate vendors, issue and track purchase orders, and support materials planning using our MRP system.

Experience coordinating with engineering and production teams is a plus. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of manufacturing buying experience, familiarity with MRP, and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of successful buying experience for manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP systems and inventory control.
• Ability to understand and communicate about mechanical drawings.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Self-starter and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and confirm purchase orders and maintain records in the MRP system.
• Fulfill special purchase order needs and source when required.
• Issue POs from various sources and manage delivery status.
• Handle supplier quotes and compare pricing for cost effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot order issues and expedite supplies as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering and other departments to fulfill purchasing requirements.

Skills

Buying experience

MRP experience

Inventory control

Mechanical drawings understanding

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree helpful

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

MRP systems

Job description

Hayes Manufacturing has been making quality power transmission products since 1973. With a solid reputation backed by engineering expertise, we strive to provide an exceptional customer service experience, whether our customers are calling from a garage workshop or a plant that covers a few square blocks. To learn more, visit us at hayescouplings.com.

Hayes Manufacturing is looking for a Buyer at our Fife Lake, MI location. This position requires a blend of skills and experience focused on buying items for all aspects of the corporation and facility functions. You’ll evaluate vendors and authorize purchase orders for goods and services. You’ll fulfill and issue the purchase orders. Familiar with a variety of organization and facility concepts, practices, and procedures. This position relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Accurately prepare and confirm purchase orders, forward copies to the supplier and others as required. Maintain all transaction records using material requirements planning (MRP) system and hardcopy as required.
• Fulfill special purchase order needs.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders from various sources: MRP systems, email, spreadsheet/written information, and verbal instructions.
• Handle purchase orders through confirmation, fulfillment, and consumption.
• May source and obtain price quotations from suppliers. Compare pricing, specifications, and delivery dates to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot issues with orders, expedite supplies, and maintain delivery status on purchased items.
• Access Engineering documents for vendor communications.
• Create or modify Item Cards in internal systems based off of mechanical drawings.
• Interact with other department personnel and other teams (internal and external) to assure completion of purchasing requirements.

What You’ll Need:

• 2-4 years of successful buying experience for manufacturing.
• An associate degree in related field preferred. A bachelor’s degree in related field helpful.
• MRP experience.
• Inventory control experience.
• Software / Systems experience: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and capable of learning/functioning within MRP systems
• Mechanical knowledge: ability to understand and communicate about mechanical drawings.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Self-starter, proactive, and energetic.

What Helps:

• Understanding of US Military programs and needs, including DFARS and FAR requirements (specifically ground support element) a plus.

The above list is non-exhaustive. Other essential job functions may exist that are not listed here.

Competitive pay and benefits!

Ask about our sign-on bonus!

Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and persons with disabilities.