About the Role
The Buyer analyzes Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) reports and places purchase orders for needed materials to meet manufacturing requirements, while considering lean guidelines. Learn alongside our Senior Buyer with the opportunity to grow!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Maintain inventory to support demand based on MRP reporting, in accordance with lean expectations; place purchase orders and monitor suppliers to ensure on time delivery of materials
Coordinate outside vendor service requirements based on MRP reporting
Communicate to other associates on product shortages; estimate time necessary to establish necessary inventory levels
Maintain MRP system for vendor requirements; minimum and maximum orders, lead time requirements, primary vendors, and order points
Build and maintain vendor relationships; strong communication skills must be upheld to confirm production/shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery
Negotiate pricing with vendors
Process returns for defective materials and parts
Assist in reconciling invoice and receiving transaction discrepancies
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in business or related field.
Proficient in PC applications such as MS Word, Outlook,Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages based on feet-to-pound conversions.
Willingness to learn and work as a team.
MWI Components is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in business or a related field
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications:
Word
Outlook
Excel
PowerPoint
Access
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate:
Discounts
Interest
Percentages
Feet-to-pound conversions
Soft Skills:
Willingness to learn
Strong team player
Strong communication skills (especially for vendor coordination and relationship building)
Ability to negotiate pricing
Detail-oriented (for reconciling invoice/receiving discrepancies and maintaining accurate MRP data)
About the Company
Start your career with MWI Components (Metal Works, Inc), where opportunity meets craftsmanship!
Located in Spencer, IA, we’re a growing, one-stop manufacturer and distributor of high-quality building components. Our products are shipped across all 50 states and Canada, and play a key role in the construction of everything from garages and storage units to residential homes, commercial buildings, and large equestrian facilities. If you're looking to be part of something big while working in a close-knit team, MWI is the place to be.