Buyer

Michels Corporation; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Legal plan

Identity theft monitoring

Disability insurance

Job summary

Michels Corporation is seeking a Buyer to ensure timely purchasing within limited authority, issue PO's and requisitions, and analyze price quotes to identify opportunities. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to negotiate terms with suppliers.

You will interface with multiple divisions to support order processing and quality. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate vendor data, researching new suppliers, and providing excellent internal/external customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Experience with procurement tools is a plus.
• Valid driver's license (desired).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and requisitions; secure price advantages of quantity buying; compose bid quotations; analyze quotes received; outline terms and warranties.
• Conduct price and vendor quote analysis to identify new opportunities and complete initial research of vendors.
• Maintain current and accurate database information: lead times, open purchase orders, quality, and commitments.
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers and organizations.
• Interface with other divisions and departments to support order processing, shipping, delivery, and quality.
• Create recommendations on the best vendor of materials and services.

Skills

Communication skills

Vendor research

Price analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

eProcurement / eSourcing tools

Job description

Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Buyer can change yours.

As a Buyer, your key responsibilities will be to ensure timely purchasing within limited authority and approval levels, prepare and issue purchase orders and requisitions, and conduct price and vendor quote analysis to identify new opportunities and complete initial research of vendors. Critical for success are strong communication skills and the ability to represent Michels Corporation in negotiating contracts, terms, and formulating policies with suppliers.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and requisitions; secure price advantages of quantity buying; compose bid quotations; analyze quotes received; outline performance standards, tolerances, terms, and warranties. Execute contracts up to limits identified by Supply Chain management
• Conduct price and vendor quote analysis to identify new opportunities and complete initial research of vendors
• Maintain current and accurate database information: lead times, open purchase orders, quality, and commitmentsProvide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers and organizations
• Interface with other divisions and departments to support order processing, shipping, delivery, and quality
• Create recommendations on the best vendor of materials and services

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer proficiency
• Proficiency with using eProcurement or eSourcing tools (desired)
• Relevant industry experience (desired)
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record (desired)

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability