MRO Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Buyer assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for Linamar. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids and negotiates prices and terms for goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitor inventory levels, oversees vendor quality and maintains Plex supplier information. Contributes directly to team goals and business objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage purchase orders, oversee shipping schedules, and maintain purchase records.
• Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs and boost efficiency
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.
• Maintain working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities.
• Enter purchase orders and receipts into Plex (ERP System)
• Order safety and VMI supplies
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors and sales personnel.
• Meet with manager at regular intervals to discuss order detail and priorities.
• Attend daily meetings and communicate issues and recovery plans.
• Manage stockroom inventory and create order list.
• Generate and interpret reports to order goods.
• Follow all safety and environmental guidelines in the plant including 5S.
• Participate on special assignments at plant and/or corporate level involving the following areas:
• Other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY COMPETENCIES:

• Associate Degree or B.S. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration or related fields preferred; (high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience).
• 2 years’ experience with processes and systems for purchasing, materials, inventory, stockroom, warehouse preferably within automotive industry.
• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships
• Use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and perform inventory management tasks.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Power Point, Plex and other business software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with team members, leadership and vendors.
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Legal Contracts review, Agreement Management and Administration, E -Procurement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Stockroom Clerks

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is largely a sedentary role; however, time spent on production floor may also be necessary for completing certain aspects of position thus exposure to seasonally hot and humid conditions, dust, noise, and other elements will occur.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing 20%
• Sitting 40%
• Lifting 10%
• Bending 10%
• Walking 20%

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time, exempt position with scheduled on-site hours Monday through Friday.

TRAVEL:
None

AAP/EEO STATEMENT:
Linamar considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fruitport, MI 49415: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Materials management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000