Buyer

Are you ready to bring your purchasing skills to a team that values precision and innovation? At Martin Sprocket & Gear, we’re dedicated to producing quality mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings with excellence, and we're looking for a skilled Buyer like you!

What You’ll Do:

• Assess material availability: Analyze market and delivery systems to evaluate current and future material availability.
  
• Evaluate suppliers: Research and assess suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production capabilities, and reputation.
  
• Monitor contract performance: Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and identify the need for adjustments.
  
• Analyze pricing and financial data: Review price proposals, financial reports, and other relevant data to determine fair and reasonable pricing.
  
• Develop strategic purchasing programs: Study sales records and inventory levels to create and implement strategic purchasing initiatives.
  
• Establish procurement policies: Develop and enforce purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  
• Manage vendor relationships and budgets: Identify vendors, oversee purchasing department budgets, and coordinate department personnel's activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Sound judgment: Ability to make practical and informed decisions in real-world situations.
  
• Education: Associate’s Degree or completion of some college courses is preferred.
  
• Purchasing and negotiation experience: Strongly preferred experience in purchasing and negotiating pricing.
  
• Supply chain experience: Previous experience in supply chain management is strongly preferred.
  
• Excel proficiency: Familiarity with Excel is considered a plus.
  
• Industry-specific knowledge: Experience with machine-shop cutting tools and the steel industry is a plus.
  
• Communication skills: Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Organized and detail-oriented: Ability to stay organized, manage details, and work autonomously.
  
• Accountability and confidentiality: Demonstrates responsibility for actions and maintains confidentiality.
  
• Team player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  
• Reliability: Consistently dependable and committed to high-quality performance.

Your Schedule:

• • Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to report daily to the branch to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.?

Founded in 1951 by Joe Martin Sr., Martin Sprocket & Gear is a global leader in mechanical power transmission components, material handling systems, and custom forgings. We are proud to remain family-owned and operate on a simple philosophy:

"Make a quality product, have plenty of it available, and be easy to do business with!"

With dedicated employees, regional facilities, and strong distributor partnerships, Martin offers stability, growth potential, and a dynamic work environment for all team members.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

At Martin, our people are our greatest asset. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovation and growth thrive, and your contributions are valued as part of a team dedicated to excellence. Here is what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Affordable Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental plans.
• Wellness Initiatives: Employee wellness programs for a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Security: Life and Disability Insurance, plus a robust 401(k) Profit Trust Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Career development and advancement within a thriving company.
• Competitive Pay

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and become part of Martin Sprocket & Gear’s legacy of quality and excellence!

Disclaimers
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by candidates applying for this specific role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of candidates hired.

Martin Sprocket & Gear is an EEO Employer and an E-Verify participating employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or veteran status.