Buyer

Dicastal North America Inc.•Greenville, MI

147d

About The Position

To source, select and procure materials and services from suppliers to support Company needs for materials and services at the lowest cost consistent with accepted standards of quality and service within established time frames.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field
0-3 years related purchasing/materials experience preferred, combination of skills and manufacturing experience may be considered
Must understand and be able to work with suppliers to identify Quality Lean Manufacturing Operations and their presence or absence at supplier facilities.
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

SAP software experience preferred
Experience in sourcing aluminum A356, paints, coolant fluids is a plus

Responsibilities

Utilize Visual ERP system and manual requisitions to drive materials replenishment process.
Travel to suppliers and assist in managing existing supplier relations. This includes but is not limited to participating in development of new products, team sourcing, visiting suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, and meeting with suppliers concerning problems or other issues related to materials.
Engage in detailed negotiations of pricing, terms, delivery, service, and vendor quality to purchase materials or services, and optimize company’s investment.
Collaborate with engineering to secure drawings, specifications, etc. to allow for accurate bid process with qualified suppliers.
Manage outside process/secondary operations such as secondary machining, heat treating operations, and additional subcontract services as required
Stay informed of new technologies that can be incorporated into the supply base.
Expedite materials as required to support customer/ production requirements
Deliver annual cost savings goals by effectively managing supplier relationships, negotiation, process improvements, and related techniques to enhance total cost advantage
Identify and resolve discrepancies in services or supplies received regarding price, quantity, etc.
Develop new sources for materials and services to optimize supply chain effectiveness
Responsible for all duties related to the purchase of MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) items.
Participating in lean events that impact both your department and the organization as a whole
Perform related duties as required.