Buyer I

Modern Industries, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Industries, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a purchasing professional to interpret demand signals and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure timely fulfillment of material and service requirements. The role focuses on supplier engagement, cost control, and quality alignment with business needs.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of purchasing policies, basic inventory control, and the ability to negotiate favorable vendor terms within budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Basic understanding of warehouse and inventory control policies.
• Awareness of material work planning and methods engineering processes.
• Ability to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery within budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Interprets demand signals (MRP, requisitions, Kanban) for purchasing decisions.
• Coordinates with Quality, Engineering, Finance, Operations to meet material needs.
• Identifies and manages supplier relationships for cost, delivery, service and quality.
• Maintains records and systems for purchasing activities.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Vendor relationships

Inventory control

Material planning

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree a plus

Job description

• Interprets demand signals (MRP, Requisitions, Kanban cards etc.) and makes financially sound purchasing decisions.
• Understands inventory control principles and processes and the impact of inventory to the financial health of the business.
• Coordinates with other functions (including Quality, Engineering, Finance, Operations etc.) to ensure timely fulfillment of material and service requirements in support of the business.
• Works actively to identify, engage, and manage relationships with suppliers capable of meeting the business requirements relative to Cost, Delivery, Service, and Quality.
• Maintains records and systems consistent with professional approach to purchasing activities.
• Required Skills/Abilities:
• Must have minimal knowledge of commonly used purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Must have minimal knowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures.
• Must have minimal knowledge of material work planning and methods engineering processes and procedures.
• Has minimal knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Education and Experience :

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree a plus
• 0-3 years purchasing related experience or have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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