Buyer

At ProMach were looking for people who want to shine. Youll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you desire. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. Meticulous. A technical enthusiast. A closer. A futurist.

As our Planner/Buyer youll be challenged and rewarded. Impact our customers packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. Were proud of that and know youll be too.

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This important position contributes to our success by providing purchasing activities under the direction of the Materials Manager. The Buyer is a cross-functional position that is primarily responsible for purchasing parts from vendors and coordinating with job releases and customer orders in an accurate and timely manner. This role will also identify root causes of supply chain issues and implement root cause counter measures as needed.

In this role you will:

• Purchase manufactured parts needed for production and customer orders utilizing Syteline ERP.
• Implement inventory planning strategies that meet both production and aftermarket service level requirements.
• Be responsible for the analysis of sales order releases with respect to material requirements. Notify manager of any material shortages.
• Interface with all value chain functions such as manufacturing engineering and customer service on material status.
• Build relationships with new and existing vendors to reduce lead times ensure on time delivery and initiate cost savings programs.
• Place purchase orders for materials and confirm delivery with suppliers expedite material as needed as well as review past due material reports daily and take appropriate action.
• Support in the selection management and development of material supply base for outside processes and insource/outsource decisions.
• Ensure item master setup is complete including pricing vendor code lead time min/max safety stock planner code and material classification.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects which reduce costs improve efficiency and increase overall customer satisfaction through the materials group.
• Analyze the supply and demand of companys product and forecast to minimize both overstock and out of stock occurrences.
• Negotiate with outside suppliers to obtain the best price delivery and quality performance.
• Perform data analysis and problem-solving activities to improve decision-making and business performance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities.
• High School Diploma / Some College or BS/BA Preferred
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing blueprints
• Three (3) years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment as a planner scheduler buyer or production control
• Experience working with vendors of various manufacturing capabilities to manufacture required parts
• An understanding of different manufacturing operations (fabrication CNC Weld etc)
• Ability to interpret production bill of materials and assembly build processes
• Familiarization of supply chain management in an engineer-to-order business
• Proficient in ERP systems
• Ability to read write and comprehend English
• High negotiating skills
• Sourcing experience
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage overlapping projects keep track of deadlines and efficient use of time
• Strong analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and mathematical abilities
• Superb time management skills
• Great communicator persuasive and good at presenting information
• Approachable Team Player
• High proficiency in MS Office

BENEFITS

Salary is only a part of a well-developed compensation program. As a Pro Mach employee you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your pay (base salary) very comprehensive medical/dental programs as well as life insurance a generous paid time off program a retirement savings plan with a company match and a wellness program. There is no waiting period for benefits you are eligible on your first day of employment.

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Pro Mach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.