Buyer

The Village Companies — MCL Fabrication Division

The Village Companies is family-owned and encompasses a diverse group of companies in three lines of business: manufacturing services, amusement, and consumer products. Combining each of these market focuses allows us to have a very unique perspective and group of resources to develop innovative solutions, products and experiences that few others can even dream of offering. The Village is united around our values and dedication to serve. To learn more about each of our companies, visit www.thevillage.bz.

Happiness at Work

Since you spend a lot of time at work, we do our best to make The Village of Companies a place where you can share your knowledge while learning new skills, build cool stuff, contribute continuous improvement ideas and make new friends while you’re at it. The Village of Companies offers work/life balance, casual attire, and fun & inclusion in a safe & clean work environment.

The MCL Fabrication Division currently seeks a Buyer responsible for executing tactical purchasing strategies for the supply chain function. Support intercompany planning(Transfer Orders) between Manufacturing and Assembly Sites.

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-4:30pm, Fri 7am-11am

Pay Rate: $55,000 - $65,000 / year

A wide-range of responsibilities offers new challenges every day:

· Creation and follow up of purchase orders for direct material and subcontractors for assigned suppliers

· Manage assigned supplier accounts to promote on-time delivery and quality goals

· Resolution of supplier invoice issues in a timely manner

· Support of non-conforming material process

· Support all internal customers including Sales, Manufacturing, and Team Leads

· Assist in resolving material and process issues by determining root cause and suggesting solutions to implement

· Manages supplier receipt exception process and arranges for return of obsolete and surplus materials, return of rejected materials, and contacts vendors concerning billing errors

· Support New Product Introductions to production

· Support End of Life process

· Shortage updates and critical concern maintenance on new products

· Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships

· Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels

· Utilize approved alternate suppliers to minimize cost and increase profitability

· Work closly with Engineering, Sales, and Estimating to resolve technical specification changes / enhancements

· Works cooperatively with internal Quality Control to maintain RoHS standards and drive continuous quality improvement of the supplier base

· Develops a strong partnership with manufacturing and customer service counterparts to prioritize expectations and meet critical must have dates

· Successful implementation of commodity review resulting in cost savings and vendor consolidation

· Manages cost savings, delivering on annual direct, indirect, and cost avoidance objectives

Education/Training:

· 2 year degree and 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.

· Advance certifications preferred (APICS)

· Metal Fabrication a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Strong Computer skills

o MS Office

o Epicor (ERP)

· Flexible and can quickly change from job to job when needed

· Strong negotiation skills

· Self directed

We offer a full benefits package that gives our employees both unique perks and peace of mind, including: Medical, Dental, Life and Disability insurances, Vision coverage, On-site Fitness & Wellness Center, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, new employee on-boarding plus continuing development and training opportunities, and more!

Learn more about The Village of Companies, view complete details about this excellent opportunity and apply online at:

https://thevillage.bz/

Learn more about MCL Fabrication at:

http://www.mcl.bz

Online Only Applications. No phone calls or in-person applications please.

No relocation assistance available.

EOE/including disability/veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000