Buyer/Planner II

MiTek • Chesterfield, MO

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. Accumulate data and analyze trends on spreadsheets and QAD system Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. Lead projects as directed. This role has procurement responsibility to support business operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, cost-effectiveness, and supplier performance standards. The role involves Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities in SAP, working closely with stakeholders, and managed vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Associates Related Field required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
• 3+ Years of procurement experience in an industrial setting required
• Procurement experience with manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP (MM module, Procure-to-Pay transactions, PO and PR Creation, vendor master maintenance) required. SAP S/4hana and reporting experience strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of how to read safety stock and ensure it is present.
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
• Certified Professional in Supply Management - Institute for Supply Management preferred
• In a professional manner, must be able to thoroughly communicate (verbally and written) complex and thorough ideas to internal and external collaborators.
• Critical thinking, solution focused

Nice To Haves

• Procurement experience with manufacturing facilities preferred.
• SAP S/4hana and reporting experience strongly preferred.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management - Institute for Supply Management preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and order execution for assigned categories (MRO, Corporate Services, Facilities, Office Suppliers, etc.).
• Create, release, and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP S/4HANA.
• Identify sources of supply for materials and service to support MiTek production and facility management.
• Conduct written, verbal & face to face interaction with supplier & team members to support the goals of the Purchasing department.
• Accumulate data & conduct analysis to determine requirement to support Purchasing and MiTek goals. Be able to understand market commodity trends with associated products.
• Assist in training other team members with purchasing related processes.
• Collaborate with other team members and department to lead projects as directed.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree