Buyer

MP Equipment, a Midera company, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state-of-the-art processing equipment for partners in the food industry. We specialize in further-processing solutions—from consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Our cutting-edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high-capacity further processing lines.

About the role

To lead in the planning and carrying out of all purchasing activities with the goal of meeting all delivery deadlines pertaining to sales orders or jobs, while maintaining budgeted costs and product levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Purchasing re-order list for new customer orders and requirements.
• Prepare and send RFQs (request for quotes) to suppliers.
• Negotiate better pricing whenever possible.
• Issue Purchase Orders and manage the confirmation process.
• Monitor POs to ensure items are delivered on time with correct quantities.
• Work closely with Customer Service to update costs and lead times in M1.
• Provide status updates to Customer Service regarding backorders.
• Assist Accounts Payable with invoice reconciliations.
• Purchase shop supplies and items for facility maintenance.
• Manage on-site supplier vending machine programs (e.g., MSC).
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and record them in the Cost Savings spreadsheet.
• Conduct meetings with suppliers for problem resolution.
• Issue and track VCARs (vendor corrective action requests) for specific supplier nonconformities and/or deficiencies in performance.
• Drive to solutions for procurement-related issues.
• Assist in training and developing the Jr Buyer.
• Limit delays to Receiving Department by ensuring Buyer duties are complete and suppliers are compliant post-Purchase Order issue.
• Cost-justify proposed purchases for future cost cutting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Intermediate MS Office skills.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems.
• Ability to work well in a diverse and fast-paced environment while interacting with all levels of staff with professionalism and a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to professionalism and consistent, reliable attendance.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong data entry skills with basic knowledge of database concepts.
• College graduate or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating on-call evenings.
• Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate to the Gainesville area before starting work.

Skills

• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Time Management – Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Getting Information – Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Root Cause Analysis – Properly perform root cause analysis on Procurement-related problems.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Scheduling Work and Activities – Scheduling events, programs, and activities.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events – Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Inspecting Materials – Inspecting materials to identify nonconformities and opportunities.
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings – Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment to detect or assess problems.