Buyer

Federal Mfg•Holland, MI

30d•Onsite

About The Position

FOGG, a manufacturer of liquid filling and capping machinery for various industries worldwide and part of the ProMach Filling & Capping business line, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Buyer. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing capital and non-capital items for Fogg products, ensuring cost efficiency and timely procurement. The Buyer will develop and maintain supply sources for both production and non-production goods and services. A key aspect of this role involves leveraging Mechanical Engineering knowledge to collaborate with the engineering department on parts ordering and blueprint evaluation, providing feedback from vendors on potential issues or necessary changes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics Management, or equivalent.
Two years business experience preferred.
Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent work experience.
Computer skills, including working familiarity with MS Excel; effective written and verbal communication skills; and organizational skills.
Ability to lift parts, materials and/or product weighting up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to transport self for supplier visits.
Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Occasional overnight travel (less than 5 percent of time away from offices) required.

Responsibilities

Sources and procures materials and services to support manufacturing requirements.
Coordinates supplier base to assure lead time, pricing, quality and on-time completed delivery to meet objectives.
Negotiates, in conjunction with senior management directives, contract terms and conditions.
Mechanical Engineering ability to evaluate blueprints and provides feedback to engineering, from vendors regarding any problems or changes that must be made.
Evaluates and recommends supplier selection, including site visits to suppliers and potential suppliers, occasionally on an overnight basis.
Maintains a high level of effectiveness on the telephone and when meeting with vendors and salespersons.
Performs supplier profile analysis, in conjunction with senior management and other purchasing members.
Maintains database and generates purchase order contracts, using customized Purchasing /parts/inventory software package.
Initiates alternative sourcing methods and request for quotes to obtain competitive pricing while ensuring that acceptable quality, on-time complete delivery, and lead times are achieved.
Establishes standard cost values for production materials, in conjunction with senior management and other purchasing members.
Exercises the most effective use of company funds in the acquisition of assigned commodities and equipment in accordance with company standard operating procedures.
Time off must be approved, in advance by the Purchasing Manager so that adequate coverage can be maintained to support our customers’ needs.
Directs parts to appropriate area of manufacturing.
Maintains database and generates purchase order contracts, using customized Purchasing /parts/inventory software package.
Issues parts to assembly personnel.
Coordinates shop work orders to plant, when necessary for customer parts orders.
Enter accurate parts information into our computer system to process customer parts orders.
Gather and coordinate parts for detailed parts orders prior to assembly and shipment.
Be able to maintain and access parts manuals and information to identify parts that customers need.
Fill parts carts as needed.
Lifts/moves product and/or materials weighing up to 50 pounds while performing functions of product.
Maintain a professional appearance at all times, representing Fogg in a professional and courteous manner.