ResourceMFG is looking for a Buyer for a manufacturing company in Harrison Township, Michigan.
This role is responsible for ensuring materials flow to point of use when required to support production departments and our customers. Teams up with cross functional departments and suppliers to support the most cost-effective source and usage of materials, while ensuring a seamless supply chain process from order to delivery.
Responsibilities
· Purchasing and vendor management
· Build relationships with suppliers and vendors.
· Consolidation of current suppliers
· Plan, manage, and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand.
· Monitors the performance of suppliers
· Identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
· Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes and establish continuous improvements to the supply chain process
· Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
· Help with freight in and freight consolidation.
· Assist in the planning and scheduling in production
· Work directly with sales department to determine most cost-effective distribution
· Help with freight in and freight consolidation.
CULTURE AND CORE VALUES:
· Integrity - do the right thing.
· Accountability - do what we say and keep our commitments.
· Commitment - service the customer above all else.
· Excellence - practice fanatical attention to detail and consistency
Requirements
· Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes
· Strong communication skills
· Creative problem-solving
· Strategic and analytical
· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges
· Able to work independently and within a team
· 3+ years of supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management experience
· Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
· Proven knowledge of inventory management
· Manufacturing and/or Hydraulic experience preferred
· Experience with P21 is a plus.
· Experience analyzing and improving supply chain data, information and processes
· Experience working to improve all aspects of the supply chain by streamlining steps and locating the best prices for inventory
· Use and knowledge of Excel
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