Buyer

Now Hiring- This is a temp to hire role

Buyer

Location: Greenville, Michigan

Reports to: Material Manager

Join a team focused on designing high-quality products from prototype to production. Marvel looking for an enthusiastic Buyer who has a passion for delivering winning results in a fast-paced organization. The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers by using their in-depth knowledge of the company, products, and programs.

Marvel creates American crafted undercounter refrigeration & ice products for home and outdoor—since 1892.

Perks you can expect from Marvel:

• A competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching.
• Company provided life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off at start
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program.

Expected Hours of Work:

This position is full-time. The general scheduled workdays are Monday through Friday.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Material Manager, the Buyer reviews material requirements for actual and forecasted sales, and plans and purchases the highest quality materials, parts, and components, etc. at the most cost-effective pricing while meeting delivery requirements and analyzes material requirements to determine when materials will be needed, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Maintains a supplier base that supports company objectives regarding quality, cost, and production requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain proper inventory levels to support fast paced assembly line atmosphere and perform inventory analysis utilizing MRP.
• Run ERP status reports and analyze for adequate levels of materials to meet projected production needs.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and report to management.
• Create and purchase orders and/or blanket orders and order needed materials to meet production requirements, expedite orders as needed.
• Review all purchase or MRP requisitions and order, accordingly, ensuring the purchase of the highest quality materials, parts, components, or services at the most cost-effective pricing, while meeting delivery requirements.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• Work with freight carriers to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate and resolve receiving issues and vendor returns.
• Help identify and assist with implementing cost reduction projects.
• Collaborate with other departments including engineering, marketing, and quality assurance on ECNs.
• Will work closely with warehouse and accounting groups on inventory projects.
• Utilize ERP, Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and other IT systems effectively.
• Assist management with creating/ updating purchasing processes and procedures.
• Source domestic and international suppliers for the purchase of parts at the most cost-effective price, ensuring the meeting of quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for materials and parts, ensuring the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards.
• Record supplier non-conformances in the central database and follow appropriate corrective actions per departmental procedures. Discuss and/or share results with key suppliers on a regular basis.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Five years' of purchasing and sourcing experience, international purchasing background

Other Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in person and through written communications.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Must be proactive and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel)
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize ERP and MRP effectively.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug screen.

Working Conditions

Works in an office setting with daily exposure to the manufacturing floor.

May be asked to travel to visit vendors or different company locations. Occasional travel, out of state and country travel.

Work Schedule

General hours for this position are first shift, Monday through Friday.

Compensation details: 26-28 Hourly Wage