Buyer

Morbark LLC•Fremont Township, MI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Buyer plays a key role in executing commodity strategies and managing supplier relationships to support production and business objectives. This role is responsible for sourcing, quotation management, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and post-award administration. The Buyer partners closely with Engineering and cross-functional teams to identify and qualify suppliers for both new and existing programs, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum of 3 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards OneWorld preferred).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and proactively plan work.
Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Adaptability and openness to change in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Experience sourcing steel, engines, hydraulics, or electronic components preferred.
APICS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Issue and manage purchase orders and blanket agreements.
Develop, negotiate, and administer Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), including pricing, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions.
Lead supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings through volume commitments, minimum order quantities, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Establish standard shipping methods and ensure accurate system setup for purchased items.
Evaluate and execute make-versus-buy decisions.
Create, issue, and manage RFQs, including analysis of supplier quotes.
Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality) and drive continuous improvement; identify and onboard alternate suppliers as needed.
Collaborate with Engineering to support new product introductions and qualification of new or alternate components.
Define first article inspection and quality assurance requirements where applicable.
Partner with Supplier Quality to resolve performance or compliance issues.
Address total cost concerns (TCC) and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
Serve as the first point of escalation for material planners; escalate to Purchasing Manager as needed.
Build and maintain strong, strategic supplier relationships.
Track and improve supplier KPIs, including on-time delivery (OTD) and quality metrics.