Buyer

The Company

Digested Organics, a Mott company, manufactures and operates filtration and organic waste treatment systems based in Plymouth, MI. Our mission is to empower businesses to Reclaim Waste™. We build cutting-edge filtration solutions which enable our customers to convert organic wastes into clean water, concentrated co-products, and when possible, renewable energy. The technologies we deploy are critical to addressing global issues such as water scarcity and groundwater pollution, and to the creation of sustainable, circular agriculture.

Our parent company, Mott Corporation, is a technology driven, high precision filtration company trusted by the world’s best technical and performance brands across five core markets: Water Treatment, Medicine, Computing Power, Clean Energy, and Space Exploration . In addition to their innovation in technology, Mott Corporation is also an innovator in social responsibility as a 100 percent employee-owned company.

Come be a part of our success!

The Job

We are looking for an experienced Buyer who will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating parts/materials and maintaining vendor relations on behalf of the company. The role is very important since our production cannot begin without the necessary parts. The ideal candidate must be a responsible individual with great attention to detail. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, Digested Organics is a great place to grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Source all commodity parts and ensure suitable inventories are maintained.
• Aggregate orders with our main vendors and negotiate best pricing.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure appropriate timing of deliveries and follow-up as needed to prevent delays in production.
• Manage all shipping and receiving logistics of materials.
• Communicate with Project Managers regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production.
• Work closely to ensure contracts and terms are favorable.
• Other duties, as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred
• 3 years experience in supply chain or procurement roles
• Filtration experience and knowledge of piping and plumbing parts strongly preferred
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Proven negotiation skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement best practices and trends
• Goal oriented team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs

Pay Rate and Benefits

• Salary from $70,000 and up (commensurate with experience) plus 10% annual bonus potential
• 9 paid holidays plus 14 days paid time off in first year
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Guardian Dental and Vision plans
• SIMPLE IRA retirement savings plan with match

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plymouth, MI 48170: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000