Buyer

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing for manufacturing, maintain supplier relationships, and optimize supply strategies.

You will work cross-functionally on new product sourcing, inventory availability, cost reductions, and supplier performance metrics. The role requires 5 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, an associate degree or equivalent supply chain background, and strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field OR 3 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment.
• 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, analytics, contract negotiationand project management.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a very fast paced environment.
• Ability to travel to key suppliers for onsite visits and supply chain development, occasionally.
• Market knowledge and experience sourcing for new product development.
• High volume buying experience preferred.
• Buying experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish & maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Collaborate with purchasing and estimating teams to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives.
• Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions.
• Plan transitions for all new finished goods to the business.
• Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
• Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution).
• Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve risks in anticipation of delivery or inventory replenishment delays prior to impact on the business.
• Ability to apply creative problem solving solutions and work collaboratively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Associates Degree OR 3 years supply chain experience

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Overview

At Metalcraft of Mayville, our business philosophy combines four basic elements: unwavering quality, on-time delivery, unmatched value, and a commitment to continually improve. The Buyer is responsible for applying those basic elements to the role of purchasing for manufacturing. This includes maintaining an open line of communication with multiple suppliers; and, working cross-functionally within the company on topics such as new product sourcing, supply issue resolution, inventory availability, product quality improvement and cost reductions. Seeking someone with buying experience. This position reports directly to the Corporate Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities

• Establish & maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal customers;
• Collaborate with purchasing and estimating teams to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives;
• Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions;
• Plan transitions for all new finished goods to the business;
• Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization;
• Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution);
• Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve risks in anticipation of delivery or inventory replenishment delays prior to impact on the business;
• Ability to apply creative problem solving solutions and work collaboratively;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field OR 3 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment;
• 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is required;
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, analytics, contract negotiationand project management;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously;
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a very fast paced environment;
• Ability to travel to key suppliers for onsite visits and supply chain development, occasionally;
• ERP/MRP User - SAP strongly preferred;
• Market knowledge and experience sourcing for new product development;
• High volume buying experience preferred.
• Buying experience preferred.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

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