Buyer

Alamo Group Inc.•Fremont Township, MI

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Morbark LLC is seeking a Buyer - Purchasing to join their team in Winn, Michigan. This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of purchasing activities to support production and material availability. The Buyer I manages routine purchase orders, supplier communication, material follow-up, engineering changes, and inventory support. This position operates within established purchasing processes and aims to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to independently manage suppliers and purchasing responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Entry-level to 2 years of purchasing, supply chain, manufacturing, materials, or related experience preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
ERP experience preferred.
Basic understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively across departments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders in the ERP system with a high level of accuracy.
Review purchasing requirements and place orders in accordance with production and inventory needs.
Communicate with suppliers regarding order acknowledgments, pricing, delivery dates, shortages, and past-due orders.
Expedite materials to support production schedules and minimize material shortages.
Maintain accurate purchase order dates, quantities, pricing, and supplier information within the ERP system.
Support engineering changes by communicating updated requirements to suppliers and maintaining purchasing information.
Assist with inventory-related issues, discrepancies, and material availability concerns.
Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Receiving, and other departments to support operational needs.
Identify purchasing or supplier issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
Support continuous improvement activities within Purchasing and Supply Chain.
Develop knowledge of assigned suppliers, materials, commodities, and Morbark products.
Demonstrate dependable attendance, effective teamwork, and Morbark Core Values.