Are you looking for a change to allow you to work for a rapidly growing company?
Our client designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products at our two locations in Fenton, Michigan with additional support in Texas and Georgia. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and Fusion Cooling. Together we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems and applications, and modular equipment rooms for refrigeration. We have been primary suppliers to automotive, healthcare, and institutional customers worldwide.
They take great pride in their family-owned business built on hard work and passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and that they have the ability to grow and develop. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we welcome you to apply today!
Who We Want
The Senior Buyer is responsible for procurement on projects, spot buying and mentoring the junior buyers in the Purchasing Department at our location on Thompson Road in Fenton, MI.
What You Will Be Doing
- Manages sourcing selection of material with best-in-class cost and quality.
- Conducts necessary visits to supplier plants (<10%).
- Participates in Design Review discussions associated with design for manufacturability to ensure that manufacturing of relevant details is consistent with design, cost, and delivery targets.
- Serves as mentor and coach to Purchasing Department employees. Exhibits leadership style and can lead lesser experienced individuals effectively.
- Releases projects to manufacturing so that scheduling, and procurement are facilitated to meet build requirements – from cost to delivery date.
- Collaborates with functional teams to gain answers to technical questions related to manufacturability by applying knowledge and competencies associated with machining and fabrication.
- Interprets technical data, specifications, and other information to generate cost options and recommendations.
- Enter purchase orders into purchasing system(s) as needed and ensure proper documentation of supplier and purchasing related material.
- Keep up to date on industry developments within all of manufacturing so that knowledge can be applied to all future sourcing & quoting decisions.
- Supports long term supplier strategy, cost management, and obtains the optimum combination of cost, quality, delivery and service from suppliers.
- Assists in expediting material when necessary.
- Report to project management on budget vs. actual.
What You Get Paid
- The position pays a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, a 401k with immediate match that is 100% vested on day one, 10 paid holidays, PTO, profit sharing bonus eligibility.
What Requirements Are Needed
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or related experience considered.
Prefer three to five (3-5) years of practical purchasing experience at a small to medium-sized business.
- Possess good negotiation skills - necessary when it comes to dealing with vendors.
- Has familiarity with commercial terms.
- Ability to work in a highly productive, highly demanding, constantly changing environment.
- Strong written communication and presentation skills.
- Self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently.
- Organizing meetings and training sessions as and when the need arises.
- Adaptable to change and display flexibility, ability to work within deadlines.
- Knowledge of MS Office and other systems supporting the Company’s operational needs (e.g. ERP system).
- Key competencies for success in position include:
- Negotiating principles/skills.
- High level of integrity.
- Priority setting and time management.
- Action oriented/produces results.
- Attention to detail.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Communication skills.
- Prefer Tier 2 or Custom experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Procurement: 3 years (Required)
- Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
- Critical thinking: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fenton, MI 48430 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fenton, MI 48430: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person