Buyer

The Buyer supports MFCPs purchasing process by sourcing evaluating negotiating and procuring materials equipment and services. This role will research products market trends and suppliers; prepares and manages purchase orders; monitors supplier performance; and helps ensure timely cost-effective procurement that meets quality reliability compliance and operational requirements. The Buyer works with minimal supervision resolves purchasing issues maintains accurate records and provides responsive support to internal customers.

Primary:

• Research products market trends and suppliers to identify qualified sources and obtain competitive pricing consistent with quality reliability and urgency of need.
• Evaluate suppliers and analyze quotations to select or recommend sources based on cost quality service delivery performance and compliance requirements.
• Negotiate pricing contracts terms and delivery schedules with vendors to support cost-effective purchasing and operational needs.
• Prepare process and manage purchase orders transfers and related purchasing documentation accurately and on time.
• Track order status back orders delivery schedules and supplier performance; resolve pricing quantity quality and service issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records reports files and inventory-related information to support efficient operations supplier coordination and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify purchasing needs provide procurement guidance and support strong internal customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations while supporting continuous improvement in purchasing and procurement processes.
• Resolve purchasing issues with minimal supervision and support team effectiveness through knowledge sharing collaboration and problem solving.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing procurement supply chain accounting or related experience preferably in a B2B distribution or corporate procurement environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement practices and the ability to manage complex purchasing issues with minimal supervision.
• Strong negotiation planning organizational and analytical skills with close attention to detail and quality standards.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers internal customers and employees at all levels.
• Proficiency with procurement software ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications; Epicor Prophet 21 experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize manage multiple deadlines and make sound buying decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability including the ability to coach mentor and support the development of others.
• Commitment to reliable attendance professionalism adaptability continuous improvement and high-quality internal and external customer service.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The essential functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities:

• Frequent use of standard office equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Combination of sitting standing walking and occasional bending or reaching.
• Primarily office-based temperature-controlled environment with moderate noise.
• Up to 10% of travel may be required by air or automobile.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Salary:$65 - $80K Annually DOE

MFCP Participates in E-Verify

Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background drug screen and DMV record review along with reference checks.