Junior MRO Buyer

Location: Multimatic Indiana - New Haven, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Multimatic Structures & Suspension has expanded its manufacturing presence in Fort Wayne, IN. We are searching for a dynamic individual who desires to join an energetic and dedicated team.

CURRENTLY, WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A Junior MRO Buyer.

Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company’s success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic’s growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.

Why Work For Multimatic?

• Great benefits first day of employment; (e.g. Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-off, & 401k match, Company provided Uniforms, & PPE reimbursement programs, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance for Apprenticeships & other continuing education programs
• An excellent opportunity to be part of a new plant expansion
• Perhaps best known as constructor of the new Ford GT road and race cars, Multimatic's products also span a wide range of automotive mechanisms, structures and suspension systems (including Formula 1 race dampers)

FACILITY ADDRESS:

Multimatic New Haven

2808 S. Maplecrest Rd (FKA: Adams Center Road)

Fort Wayne, Indiana USA 46803

SUMMARY:

The Junior Buyer is responsible for the assistance and administration of purchasing requirements and activities to support Production, Maintenance, Plant and Office business demands. Develop and secure commercial contracts with suppliers ensuring the supply of cost effective quality product in a timely manner with no disruption to the day to day operations of the business.

This role reports to the Plant Controller. Responsibilities include planning and coordination of all planned maintenance activities performed at the site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn and understand current restock process to assist with replenishment of consumed items
• Support new initiatives for support software and conversion, as needed, and participate on cross functional launch team
• The role requires intermediate Excel skills and SAP experience
• Assist in determining ordering and stock level requirements related to production, maintenance, tooling spares, assembly spares, facilities maintenance and office supplies
• Assist in developing supply base (reviewed annually) for common components that are consumed on a regular ongoing basis that are required to manage the business. Obtain prices via RFQ templates (E-mail) as requested
• Assist in recommending sources for blanket order issuance in accordance with the approved source council business protocols
• Support Inventory control of central stores items securing contracts that ensure limited inventory carrying costs that safeguards against the loss of production due to part shortages
• Provide accurate documentation to the division for the purposes of issuing spot buy PO’s and annual contract blanket PO’s
• Deliver cost reductions on an ongoing basis in accordance with the annual budget targets
• Document and maintain all supplier contacts for changes relevant to day to day business
• Support entry of orders and new part numbers in (SAP) as needed
• Benchmark on a regular basis key, high use large dollar items
• Ensure suppliers provide as part of the contractual obligations items such as: MSDS sheets for any products ordered, work permits, insurances, waste disposal documentation, etc.
• Ability to identify root cause of emergency purchases to prevent a reoccurrence
• Adopt and practice Kaizen Lean Manufacturing Principles and Concepts and participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions. Must have proficient PC skills, including the ability to create and interpret spreadsheets and

word processing documents.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree and/or 2 years’ of related Tool Crib or purchasing experience
• Intermediate Excel functions is required
• Knowledge & use of SAP is required
• Ability to extract, understand and analyze financial data
• The ability to learn how to read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to develop positive relationships with internal functional groups, suppliers and customers
• Ability to negotiate contracts and agreements
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Suite, MRP systems) and willing to learn new tools and systems to improve performance
• Self-motivated individual with a positive mental attitude

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedures, and computer manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamental accounting spreadsheets. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, area circumference, volume, interest, commissions, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to analyze data and provide summaries and comparisons.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee may need to be available during off hours if needed and have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near machinery and moving parts. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electromagnetic fields, risk of electric shock and vibration. The employee will be required to travel and stay overnight on occasion. The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet, but will be loud when in the production environment

If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.