Buyer

For consideration, send resumes to vicky@apen-search.us

Location:  Shelby Township, MI, US

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Onsite – Shelby Township facility

Our client, a leading manufacturer of cold-formed components, is in need of a Buyer for their facility located in Shelby Township, MI.  The position is direct with the company and provides a competitive base salary and benefits package.

Summary

• Monitor, manage, and purchase items pertaining to regular production supplies.  Maintain contact and manage suppliers within the scope of production items.
•  Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Research and find potential suppliers for the items we purchase
• Send supplier RFQ’s out and compile pricing summaries for management review
• Support and maintain supplier relationships
• Support plants with supplier quality and inventory issues
• Issue Production supplier blanket purchase orders and tooling purchase orders
• Assist in resolving AP invoicing issues with suppliers
• Support cost savings initiatives and continuous improvement projects
• Backup for our CribMaster perishables system
• Prepare reports on purchases as needed for analysis
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Experience / Education

• Agree to Employee Handbook
• Pass pre-employment screening (e.g., drug test, background check)
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Efficient typing skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing.
• Ability to compile information and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics or related field preferred
• Previous high-volume manufacturing / automotive experience preferred