Buyer Summary
Strategic Buyer job opening in Jackson, Michigan. A company that specializes in manufacturing precision machinery for the automotive industry is currently seeking to fill a Buyer job opening in Jackson, Michigan. The Buyer will be in charge of procuring parts, components, goods, and also materials for this prestigious company. JMJ Phillip’s automotive recruiting team is looking for a candidate near, or would like to live near Jackson, who is driven, motivating, and intelligent. For a Buyer candidate who meets all these qualities and is also an excellent negotiator, the client is willing to offer a competitive salary.
Jackson Buyer Overview:
For this job as a Buyer, the Buyer will work out of the companies’ plant near Jackson, Michigan. The Buyer will be in charge of generating and managing the quotation request process on a PLEX system. This role will also be heavily involved with preparing comprehensive quote packages, which will involve a great deal of cross department input from the Engineering and Sales departments. However what is most important to this client is finding a candidate who is able to both establish new relationships and maintain supplier compliance with current processes. This role has no direct reports.
Jackson Buyer Job Opening
- The Buyer will be in charge of identify, evaluate, and approve future suppliers that will add quality to the company.
- For this job, the Buyer will be the primary lead in supplier cost negotiations. It will be expected that there will be a continued intent to contain or reduce supplier costs.
- In accordance with the negotiation of supplier contracts, the Buyer will be in charge of any resolution of invoice price discrepancies.
- This job will also work closely with logistics personnel to ensure the supply of products continues without hitch.
- This job requires some travel to supplier’s facilities.
Buyer (Jackson Area) Job Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Management, or Supply Chain is required for this job in Jackson.
- Previous experience with MRP or ERP planning concepts is preferred.
- Strong computing skills in Microsoft office as well as PLEX or another fully integrated ERP system.
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