Buyer/Analyst - Sullivan-Palatek - Manufacturing

Company Description

Founded over 38 years ago, Sullivan-Palatek Inc. originated as an engineering service provider that has grown to become a manufacturer of the most rugged and dependable rotary screw compressors available on the market today. Sullivan-Palatek focuses on continuous improvement which enables us to provide our users with the ultimate product, allowing them to meet the vast variety of compressed air demands. Sullivan-Palatek supports American jobs by assembling our compressors in Northwestern Indiana with a local workforce and company culture that emphasizes promotion from within.

Job Description:

Sullivan-Palatek is experiencing rapid growth and has an immediate opening in our Purchasing Department for a Buyer/Analyst.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizing ERP generated purchase suggestions, analyze/evaluate quantity required, cost, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Consolidate supplier requirements to determine most suitable method of purchase such as individual purchase orders, blanket or multiple release orders, supplier stocking or contracted supplier service arrangements (VMI).
• Select Supplier and enter/monitor/maintain integrity of purchase orders.
• Evaluate/audit suppliers through methods such as supplier visitations and various objective performance measurements (scorecard) including on-time delivery, service and warranty performance, and value assessment. Certify/approve as necessary.
• Develop alternate sources, ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality, and competitive value (to include soft-cost adders such as tariffs, surcharges, transport).
• Intermediary between supplier and the company for matters related to Quality/Product Support (RMA-returned material) and/or Accounting regarding invoicing/costing issues.
• Some travel required.

Qualifications:

• Build/maintain effective Supplier relationships using interpersonal and influencing skills.

• Adequate understanding of Logistics/Transportation and International Trade.

• Assertive – self-motivated – confident.

• Engages interest and participation of others - collaborative approach.

• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities.

• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Teams.

• ERP/MRP software experience in a Manufacturing Setting.

• Ability to interpret Engineering drawings and Bill of Material structure.

• Degree in business, economics, supply chain or related field and/or equivalent work experience.

Systems Experience:

• MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook: minimum 1 year (Required): 2 years (Preferred)
• ERP/MRP software experience in a Manufacturing Setting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Industry standard purchase order software platforms: 2 years (Required)

Job Location/Distance:

• Michigan City, IN (household move allowance not applicable)

Job Type: Full-time/salary (8-hour / 5-day)

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) (with company match)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program