Buyer jobs in Michigan

Summary

Assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Must have BIW Assembly tooling purchasing experience

Purchase commodities as assigned by the Purchasing Manager, utilizing negotiating skills to obtain the most competitive price while maintaining specified quality standards and delivery requirements.

Create and maintain working relationship with our vendors.

Tracks and records cost savings in the system for both hard and soft savings.

Filing all documentation and quotes for audit purposes along with confirmation of Purchase Order.

Follow-up reviewing all open orders and tracks Quality, Delivery of suppliers.

Works with the Shipping and Receiving department to arrange transportation of purchases.

Create and maintain RMA’s, should there be any issues.

Works with Accounting and Shipping to return RMA’s.

Inspects exchanged or refunded merchandise and works with inventory control to reduce the inventory levels.

Adheres to the Quality Systems and participates in continuous improvement.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

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

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 5-years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, “MS Excel”, PowerPoint.

Language Skills

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Travel Requirements

Local travel to UTEC facilities and customer/supplier sites for meetings or support is occasionally required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person