Purchasing Buyer

Job DetailsJob Location: Michigan - LUDINGTON, MI 49431Job Purpose: Responsible for managing of sub-suppliers and efficient, cost effective purchasing of materials, products and services necessary for operation of Whitehall Industries; and for achieving cost reduction and other goals annually.  Qualifications:  Education and Experience: An Associate’s degree in business or related field, and three to five years experience in purchasing required. Additional years of experience may be substituted for formal college degree.  Knowledge: Knowledge of purchasing practices, MRP, PRP, EDI, Bills of Material and routings, knowledge of PLEX and TS16949 requirements.  Skills & Abilities: Proficient in use of MS Office applications, effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, logical thought process, team player. Demonstrated negotiation skills.    Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Job:  Manages the sub-supplier network for assigned material commodities and services. Communicates customer requirements and order priority to each supplier. Evaluates capacity utilizing MRP, PRP and EDI notifying management when there would be possible issues and taking action to prevent and remedy those issues.  Schedules shipping for transporting materials to suppliers. Communicates with customers and suppliers in regard to packaging materials.  Negotiates or assists in negotiating pricing/terms and evaluates quality, service and delivery. Authorizes payment for purchases by approving receiving documentation.  Prepares and places purchase orders for material in response to Customer/Production demand.  Follow up and expedite as necessary to maintain delivery dates.  Responsible for timely planning and scheduling of material arrival. Maintain inventory at economic levels. Places orders based on MRP, PRP and EDI information.  Review requests for equipment, packaging, maintenance, repair & operating supplies to assure that requisitions meet with purchasing and administrative policies.  Responsible for component and supplies inventories. Supports corporate goals for inventory turns.  Interact with other departments to keep current on manufacturing activities and material requirements. Assist with all quality concerns or engineering changes that affect suppliers.  Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.    Training Requirements: New Hire Orientation, PLEX, UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries Inc. – JOB DESCRIPTION    Level of Authority:  Authorize the purchase of materials, supplies and outside services.  Approve invoices for payment.    Physical Demands: Requires long periods (in excess of 4-hours) of sitting, computer and telephone use. Frequently required to lift items less than 10 lbs in weight, and face to face conversations with employees and vendors.   Qualifications