Strategic Manufacturing Buyer

Precision Castparts Corp.; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyman-Gordon, a premier manufacturer of nickel-based alloys, is seeking a Buyer to support operations in Brighton, MI. You will prepare RFQs, analyze pricing, and purchase services and supplies to meet production needs.

This role requires 3–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Travel up to 10% to meet suppliers; US citizenship or residency is required for government contracts.

Qualifications

• A minimum 3-5 years of procurement / buyer experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record of accountability and achievement.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing procedures and practices
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Must have strong computer skill (MS Excel, Power Point, Word)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute RFQs to qualified suppliers
• Initiate and lead cost-saving initiatives
• Work with suppliers and analyze pricing in order to find cost effective solutions
• Purchase all services and supplies, including Factory Stores, through approved requisition and/or Factory Stores order report utilizing spot buy purchase orders and/or consignment and blanket purchase orders.
• All goods/services are negotiated, processed and expedited in conjunction with operations requirements.
• Reconcile A/P weekly to insure accurate/receipts.
• Enter all Purchase Orders into system and maintain files with backup information
• Expedite and track orders as necessary
• Up to 10% travel in order to meet with suppliers

Skills

Procurement / Buyer experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Wyman-Gordon, a premier manufacturer of nickel-based alloys, is seeking a Buyer to support operations in Brighton, MI. You will prepare RFQs, analyze pricing, and purchase services and supplies to meet production needs.

This role requires 3–5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. Travel up to 10% to meet suppliers; US citizenship or residency is required for government contracts.