Buyer

Marvel Refrigeration - Greenville, MI

Full-time

Greenville, MI

About the position

The Buyer position at Marvel Refrigeration in Greenville, Michigan, is a temp-to-hire role focused on managing material requirements for production. The Buyer will work under the Material Manager to ensure the procurement of high-quality materials at cost-effective prices while maintaining inventory levels to support a fast-paced assembly line. This role involves collaboration with various departments and suppliers to meet production needs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper inventory levels to support fast-paced assembly line atmosphere and perform inventory analysis utilizing MRP.
• Run ERP status reports and analyze for adequate levels of materials to meet projected production needs.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and report to management.
• Create and purchase orders and/or blanket orders and order needed materials to meet production requirements, expedite orders as needed.
• Review all purchase or MRP requisitions and order accordingly, ensuring the purchase of the highest quality materials, parts, components, or services at the most cost-effective pricing, while meeting delivery requirements.
• Research, analyze, and forecast current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• Work with freight carriers to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate and resolve receiving issues and vendor returns.
• Help identify and assist with implementing cost reduction projects.
• Collaborate with other departments including engineering, marketing, and quality assurance on ECNs.
• Work closely with warehouse and accounting groups on inventory projects.
• Utilize ERP, Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and other IT systems effectively.
• Assist management with creating/updating purchasing processes and procedures.
• Source domestic and international suppliers for the purchase of parts at the most cost-effective price, ensuring the meeting of quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for materials and parts, ensuring the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards.
• Record supplier non-conformances in the central database and follow appropriate corrective actions per departmental procedures. Discuss and/or share results with key suppliers on a regular basis.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, ongoing improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of purchasing and sourcing experience, international purchasing background.
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in person, and through written communications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Must be proactive and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel).
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize ERP and MRP effectively.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug screen.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company provided life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off at start
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program