Buyer

Standard Motor Products, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Buyer to manage production materials under the Director of Purchasing, driving cost reductions and owning supplier relationships across assigned commodities.

The role requires ERP experience, strong communication skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure timely procurement and accurate data in the ERP system.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred; 2–3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with ERP system(s).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase production materials and manage supplier relationships under the Director of Purchasing.
• Coordinate all aspects of commodities assigned and expedite materials.
• Assist in obtaining quotations, following up on orders, maintaining files, and emailing supplier reports.
• Purchase non-inventoried items via the PO requisition system and manage consignment programs.
• Correct invoicing inconsistencies and report major irregularities to the Director of Purchasing.
• Look for ways to reduce total cost of acquisition through efficiencies and supplier management.

Skills

Communication skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

ERP system(s)

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, assume complete responsibility for the purchasing and management of assigned production materials. Contribute to the attainment of department objectives through cost reduction efforts, inventory management, and ownership of the entire supply relationship as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing, assume complete responsibility for the purchasing and management of assigned production materials. Contribute to the attainment of department objectives through cost reduction efforts, inventory management, and ownership of the entire supply relationship as assigned.

Duties

• Purchase production materials and expense items based on the evaluation of messages driven by the ERP system or through new product management workflow.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of commodities assigned.
• Perform various assigned duties to assist the Purchasing Department in obtaining quotations, following up on orders, maintaining files, maintenance of database accuracy, and emailing reports to suppliers.
• Purchase non-inventoried items submitted through the PO requisition system.
• Manage all aspects of consignment program(s), as assigned.
• Expedite materials and maintain the PO acknowledgement email system. Discuss any problems that are discovered with the Director of Purchasing. Contact and work with the supplier as required.
• Correct invoicing inconsistencies and make database corrections as needed.
• Report major irregularities to the Director of Purchasing and assist where possible to initiate corrective measures.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Make suggestions for departmental improvements related to time management, duplication of effort, or any other areas of inefficiency. Look for ways to reduce total cost of acquisition through ordering efficiencies, terms, logistics, or resourcing.
• Requires tact in contacting and dealing with suppliers to assist them where possible and to maintain good business relationships. The buyer is the owner of the supply chain relationship for all commodity/part assignments.

Other Responsibilities

Fill in at various positions as assigned. Perform necessary duties as assigned to maintain the flow of production and/or paperwork as determined by customer needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and follow all applicable policies, procedures, work instructions, safety rules, and regulations. The job duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent the major elements of this job function and the primary knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform to those major elements. Qualifications and other job-related requirements and conditions are subject to change. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Education and experience

• Associate’s degree preferred. Two to three years in manufacturing environment with familiarity with manufacturing processes, procedures and flow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including: Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with ERP system(s)
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skill set.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position demands prolonged sitting and walking; extended use of computer use and keyboarding and normal range of hearing and vision. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.