Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: VP Purchasing

Location: Southfield HQ

Date Updated: 6/8/2022

Headquarters
23555 Telegraph Road P.O. Box 2230
Southfield, Michigan 48034-2230 U.S.A.

Phone: 248.356.1400

Fax: 248.356.8388
www.maxitrol.com

Buyer:
Maxitrol Company a Michigan Company, Headquartered in Southfield Michigan is an international leader in the design and manufacturing of gas pressure controls, regulators and electronic gas modulation systems. We have a diverse customer base and our products are used in a variety of industries including; HVAC, Heat Processing,
Commercial Cooking, and Automotive just to name a few. We are currently looking for qualified individuals interested in a career in Supply Chain Management.

A self-starting individual will be responsible as a buyer of raw materials and production component parts for manufacturing and assembly, as well as equipment and capital assets. This individual must have familiarity with MRP, contract negotiation, contract terminology, analytical skills in cost reduction processes, supplier evaluation and be familiar with current manufacturing concepts, procedures and logistics. The position will be based out of our Southfield, MI headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate requests for quotations for purchased parts/components to optimize cost savings
• Purchase and maintain inventory of parts/components at all manufacturing facilities, as well as associated tooling & manufacturing costs to produce parts and components
• Material planning and forecasting of production components to facilitate JIT delivery
• Maintaining all supplier selection and performance evaluations, including site visitation
• Communication with plan production and quality personnel regarding parts/components issues including production and quality meeting by location
• Ability to work with excel in financial analysis of cost analyzer
• All aspects of Supply Chain management
• All other duties as directed

Qualifications:

• Self starter with great organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Must have computer skills in MS word, MS Excel, Lotus Notes (plus)
• 0-3 Years buying experience is preferred

Education:

• 4-year college degree in Supply Chain Management or General Business

Administration

Maxitrol is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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