Buyer III

Miller Industries; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company Matched 401(k)

AD&D, Disability & Basic Life – no map

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development programs

Career Advancement opportunities

9 paid holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Miller Industries in Tennessee is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate the purchase and distribution of materials, parts, and supplies for our manufacturing operations. You will work with multiple departments, run reports, and ensure timely delivery at negotiated prices.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier evaluation, and contract implementation within a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Excel-based reporting is required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of materials, parts, and supplies from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Communicate daily with other departments to align on demand and timelines.
• Run open order and shortage reports to support timely delivery of components.
• Verify demand, on-hand inventory, cost, lead times, and minimum order quantities for purchasing decisions.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate the lowest cost with required quality and schedule.
• Implement purchase contracts compliant with company and government regulations.
• Ensure on-schedule delivery at negotiated price and maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain order records and shipping notices; identify cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Excel

Multitasking / project management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post high school coursework (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Miller Industries

Miller Industries makes the coolest, the biggest, and the baddest towing and recovery vehicles in the world! You’ve seen our vehicles on such television shows as "Highway Thru Hell", "Wrecked", and "Hustle and Tow". We’re extremely proud of the work we do and the quality of product we produce - this is why we hire only the best people. Do you have what it takes to be part of the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment?

About Miller Industries

From the beginning we’ve been innovators; we’re constantly finding ways to improve our product, grow our company, and make the Miller experience better! At Miller we have your back, you’ll quickly learn that you’re part of something special. When you see one of our towing and recovery vehicles rolling down the road, you’ll feel pride for the work you’re a part of.

We Are Currently Looking For Driven Individuals That Share Our Vision. Some Of The Specific Things That Sets Us Apart From The Rest Include

• Bonuses (twice a year) based on company and plant performance
• Regular performance evaluations and merit increases
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• Career Advancement opportunities
• Family Day Outings
• Free on-site Annual Health & Wellness Screenings

Summary

Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
• Communicate daily with various departments.
• Run open order & shortage reports to help ensure the timely delivery of purchased components.
• Verifies total demand of components, inventory on hand, cost, lead time, anticipated and average product usage, safety stock, component price breaks, and minimum order quantities when making purchasing decisions.
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.
• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.
• Finds and shares creative ways to reduce cost and improve overall quality of Miller Industries product lines.
• Assist accounts payable issues or pricing discrepancies encountered.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

• Must be able to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess, problem solve and initiate things independently
• Experience working with strict deadlines and to react to situations with a strong sense of urgency
• Previous working knowledge in a production/manufacturing environment
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office components, especially Excel
• Knowledge of the inventory/allocation/planning sessions is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Post high school degree (or currently in working towards that goal) is preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company Matched 401(k)
• AD&D, Disability & Basic Life – no cost to you!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• Career Advancement opportunities
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid Vacation

We don’t just give lip service to our innovation in the recovery industry; in 2019 we unveiled the FIRST & ONLY Rotator in the world capable of lifting 200,000 lbs. To watch how this amazing vehicle came to be please click on the following link: The Century M100.

For more awesome information on Miller Industries check out more links below:

• Introduction to Miller Industries
• Ooltewah, TN Large Wrecker Plant Tour
• Ooltewah, TN Small Wrecker Plant Tour
• Ooltewah TN, Paint Process Tour
• Hermitage, PA Plant Tour
• The Century M100, 100-Ton Rotator

Miller Industries is an equal opportunity employer . All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.