Buyer

Michels Corporation•Brownsville, WI

About The Position

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Buyer can change yours. As a Buyer, your key responsibilities will be to ensure timely purchasing within limited authority and approval levels, prepare and issue purchase orders and requisitions, and conduct price and vendor quote analysis to identify new opportunities and complete initial research of vendors. Critical for success are strong communication skills and the ability to represent Michels Corporation in negotiating contracts, terms, and formulating policies with suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer proficiency

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with using eProcurement or eSourcing tools
Relevant industry experience
A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue purchase orders and requisitions; secure price advantages of quantity buying; compose bid quotations; analyze quotes received; outline performance standards, tolerances, terms, and warranties.
Execute contracts up to limits identified by Supply Chain management
Conduct price and vendor quote analysis to identify new opportunities and complete initial research of vendors
Maintain current and accurate database information: lead times, open purchase orders, quality, and commitments
Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers and organizations
Interface with other divisions and departments to support order processing, shipping, delivery, and quality
Create recommendations on the best vendor of materials and services