Direct Buyer

Mcnaughton Mckay Group; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McNaughton-McKay Group in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a Direct Buyer to coordinate direct order processing and support purchasing activities within the Procurement & Materials Management Team.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing or logistics, strong customer service, analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and company reporting systems. Office environment, full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years in purchasing, logistics, materials or distribution with strong customer service.
• Analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills; proficient with MS Office and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process Direct Purchase orders for an assigned region and other regions as needed.
• Perform PO acknowledgement for direct and into stock orders.
• Maintain OAN, Open Direct Orders Past 90 Days report, Open PORM Past 90 Days Report.
• Coordinate invoice exception reconciliation.
• Assist in emergency expediting.
• Handle processing and system correction of vendor errors.
• Coordinate Supply Chain Management activities.
• Support safety initiatives and trainings.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

MS Office

Reporting databases

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Madison Heights, MI - 1357 E. Lincoln Ave - Madison Heights, MI 48071, Position Type: Full Time, Title: Direct Buyer

Department

Purchasing

General Summary

Coordinates reporting activities, expediting and the processing of direct orders and special projects as assigned by the Procurement & Materials Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes Direct Purchase orders for an assigned region and other regions as needed.
• Performs purchase order acknowledgement for direct and into stock orders
• Maintains OAN, Open Direct Orders Past 90 Days report, Open PORM Past 90 Days Report (additional to be assigned).
• Coordinates invoice exception reconciliation
• Assists in emergency expediting.
• Handles the processing of and system correction of vendor errors.
• Coordinates Supply Chain Management Activities
• Supports all quality initiatives set forth by the Company.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures and completes the provided training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High school diploma required, Associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, logistic, materials or a distribution environment. Experience must demonstrate strong customer service skills including a sense of urgency to meet both external and internal customer needs.
• Analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills required. Proven knowledge of MS Office products as well as knowledge of all McNaughton-McKay business systems and reporting databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision in accomplishing deadline specific goals and work assignments

Reporting Relationships

• Reports To: Director of Purchasing and Inventory Optimization
• Direct Reports: None

Working Conditions

Normal office environment

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

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