Associate Buyer - MAT Holdings, Inc

MAT Holdings, Inc. is a diversified $1 billion global manufacturing, marketing and distribution company that provides quality products and trusted brands to the hardware and fencing, automotive, and power equipment industries.  For over 25 years, our multi-faceted global manufacturing and distribution facilities have enabled us to provide our customers' with products, services and logistical solutions tailored to their market needs. MAT is a family of companies and products offering countless opportunities enabled by our global presence.

MAT Holdings is a diversified, privately-held family company with a portfolio of companies that manufacture, market, and distribute quality products and trusted brands to the hardware and fencing, automotive, and power equipment industries. MAT Holdings Inc. was formed in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies Inc. with its current headquarters located in Long Grove, IL. Today, the company has grown to include six subsidiary companies within the U.S. and twelve worldwide and employs roughly 13,000 people.

The Associate Buyer will directly support the purchasing function for our MATI division. In this role, you’ll assist with all aspects of the sourcing and purchasing function. As a valuable member of the buying team, you will help drive the import/export shipping processes, including vendor selection, order processing, and shipment reconciliation. You’ll also work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Demand Planning, and Customer Service while ensuring timely delivery of our high-quality products.  

Principle Responsibilities

• Participate in evaluating and selecting potential vendors by analyzing submitted quotes and stated capabilities.
• Study market trends and facilitate introductory conversations with potential vendors to narrow the search.
• Establish and maintain a Materials Master in SAP.
• Prepare and place purchase orders within the current vendor network.
• Review shipping processes and associated paperwork. Reconcile discrepancies with internal and external partners to create accurate shipping notifications.
• Maintain pertinent departmental records and files. Generate routine reports for leadership review.
• Assume special assignments as required.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data in an organized manner
• Self-motivated team player
• Delivers on commitments, strong follow-up skills and shows consistency between words and actions
• Highly organized, results driven and an ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software: Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Analytical skills to understand the correlation among sales history, market demand and forecast, then make sound procurement decision.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of intern experience preferred.
• Ability to speak Mandarin is a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.