Buyer - Millison Casting Technology

Purpose:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and services required for production, MRO, and non-production activities. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and a strong understanding of supply chain management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sourcing and Procurement:

· Identify and evaluate suppliers for production, MRO, non-production materials, and outside services.

· Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.

· Assure all Production Material, MRO, MRO, Outside Services, Capital purchasing follow approved process with multi-quote and final negotiations to drive lower cost.

· Support international (US and China) communication and transfer of business systems and practices for strategic purposes.

Inventory Management

· Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of materials.

· Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to forecast material requirements.

· Implement inventory control measures to minimize excess stock and reduce costs.

· Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues.

· Minimize inventory holding costs and reduce waste through efficient inventory management practices.

· Generate and analyze inventory reports to provide insights and recommendations for inventory optimization.

Documentation and Reporting:

· Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance.

· Generate regular reports on procurement activities and performance metrics.

· Report monthly inventory turns.

· Ensure all procurement activities are documented and compliant with company policies.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.

· A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

· Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Strong negotiation and communication skills.

· High energy, teamwork, and passion for developing team members.

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