Buyer

Weiss Technik North America, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Weiss Technik North America, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Buyer to manage inventory control, vendor relations, price negotiations, and Purchase Order processing. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Materials and Supply Chain Manager in the Supply Chain department.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and ERP exposure (SAP preferred). You will support multiple departments, enter POs, and track confirmations to achieve cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; related field.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma.
• 3+ years purchasing experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• ERP experience with SAP preferred.
• Vendor relations experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Enter purchase orders and track confirmations.
• Obtain quotes, expedite, and document major pricing discrepancies.
• Assist Receiving Dept with discrepancies and PO info requests.
• Assist other Purchasing team members as needed.
• Maintain inventory control and focus on cost savings.
• Update source lists and info records as requested.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Vendor relations

Inventory control

Cost savings

SAP

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

High School Diploma

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

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Buyer

Full Time Grand Rapids, MI, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Buyer

Level 1 | Purchasing

Reports To

Materials and Supply Chain Manager

Department

Supply Chain

Classification

Exempt, Full-Time

Direct Reports

None

Travel

Minimal / periodic, as business needs require

Job Purpose

The Buyer’s primary responsibilities encompass inventory control, vendor relations, price negotiations, and Purchase Order processing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Excellent Communication skills and Professionalism
• Supports all Dept as a purchasing contact– enter purchase orders, obtain quotes, expedite, and document order confirmations notifying departments of major pricing discrepancies
• Enters purchase orders and tracking of confirmation
• Strong focus on cost savings and tracking
• Change / update info records and source lists as requested
• Assist Receiving Dept with discrepancies and information requests
• Assists service field installation leads with purchase orders
• Assist other Purchasing team members if needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• CPSM Certification Preferred
• Goal oriented cost savings experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a buyer required
• Strong computer related skills, including Microsoft word, excel and power point
• ERP experience preferred SAP
• Professional appearance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Vendor relations experience preferred
• Experience working for an industrial product manufacturing company in a purchasing/buyer capacity preferred
• Experience with inventory control preferred
• Ability and experience in processing Purchase Orders in a timely manner

Additional Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude preferred

Working Conditions

Mostly stationary work with occasional movement throughout the facility to access files, office machinery, etc. Works at a desk and a computer screen for extended periods of time. Employee must be able to manually enter data into the computer system and understand the screen and images that appear. Frequently lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. Use of hands to hold, lift and handle materials. Occasional climbing, bending and squatting.

Job Description Acknowledgment

This job description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications for the position. It is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of every responsibility. Duties may be adjusted based on business needs, project assignments, and management direction.