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Midway Products Brand•Monroe, MI

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for following the practices and procedures of the Midway Corporate production material procurement function while administrating assigned raw material programs (if applicable), recommending and monitoring suppliers, negotiating payment terms, price and freight (as applicable), and supporting all MPG plant facilities. Investigates all new developments relative to material and supplies and makes recommendations designed to reduce cost and improve quality.

Requirements

Minimum of three years’ experience in materials purchasing.
Abide by the Midway Products Group, Inc. Confidentiality Agreement.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree preferred or the equivalent experience.
Experience preferably with an automotive supplier.

Responsibilities

Negotiate payment terms, price and freight.
Receive quotations and secure bids.
Establish and approve sources of raw materials and supplies.
Establish production material purchase contracts per established purchase requisitions from Engineering or Materials functions.
May be responsible for scheduling, follow up, and expediting of deliveries in special circumstances.
Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of purchasing records.
Ensure clear and concise documentation to the sourcing process and decisions made is included as backup information to the Purchase Order.
Cooperate with production, research, engineering, and other departments in the development of equipment, product specifications and substitute materials.
Cooperate with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of materials.
Recommend departmental policies, procedures, and programs.
Responsible for supplier performance and compliance to standards.
Review, recommend, process and resolve disputed claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials or equipment as required.
Visit vendor's offices and plants to investigate facilities, capacity, and ability to meet quality requirements, specifications and delivery dates.
Abide by the Midway Products Group, Inc. Confidentiality Agreement while in communication or correspondence with suppliers or customers.
Keep abreast of price trends in basic raw materials and supplies, make recommendations on the timing and quantity of purchases, and the establishment of most economical purchase quantities.
Perform other essential functions as assigned.