Assistant Buyer

Milwaukee Forge, LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our exciting and growing company. MF is an extremely customer-focused company that requires a unique dedication to customer satisfaction. This position requires a detail-oriented person, capable of working in a fast-paced environment to support our Supply Chain Department.

Job responsibilities of the Assistant Buyer:

• Track open orders and maintain multiple spreadsheets daily to assist buyers by obtaining acknowledgments and promise dates and following up on past due orders.
• Review all open order reports transmitted weekly; perform updates to spreadsheets and adjust promise dates at Purchase Order level.
• Effectively evaluate and communicate MF requirements to our supplier base in via Purchase Orders and consult buying group if suppliers have questions or express concerns about being able to perform work requested, or timing needed on return of parts.
• Communicate urgency of processing to outside suppliers when warranted and work together with suppliers to expedite parts through outside processing as necessary.
• Verify the accuracy of supplier lead times on an ongoing basis. Track changes, update system, and inform others of changes as necessary. MF has an array of items that require frequent monitoring and adjustment to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Verify Purchase Order Acknowledgements from our Suppliers. This involves checking: Purchase Order Number, Part Number, Quantity and pricing, Required Dates vs. Schedule Date, Log and advise Buyers of all discrepancies. File acknowledgments, certifications and Material Test Reports.
• Assist Receiving department to reconcile supplier shipment errors, missing pack slips, certifications and lab reports.
• Assist Accounts Payable department to reconcile invoice balances that do not match Purchase Order totals.
• Provide Buyer Support: Learn the MF order generation system and be able to assist Buyers with purchasing duties when necessary. Log price changes and ensure MF Special Price Agreements with suppliers are followed.
• Assist in the quotation process of certain commodities and negotiate pricing where necessary.

Requirements for the Ideal Candidate Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Accounting; or an Associate’s Degree with related experience preferred
• Experience in a business setting, preferably in a Purchasing Department as a Clerical or Assistant Buyer
• Experience with expediting orders, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills; very detail-oriented and results-driven
• Ability to multi-task, with strong communication and computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Willingness to learn Lean Manufacturing principles, and partake in MF Lean initiatives
• Great attitude and attendance record