Buyer

About the role

As an authorized agent of the company, the Buyer will make purchase commitments that meet company requirements at the best value while managing supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate pricing and supply agreements for assigned commodities and services.
• Analyze MRP data to ensure appropriate ordering levels to meet company objectives.
• Execute purchase orders, including schedule line agreements and blanket orders, to meet company demand for materials and services, which are sometimes complex in nature.
• Ensure all requirements, pricing, terms and conditions, and expectations are clearly documented.
• Manage exception messages by expediting, delaying, or canceling orders as required.
• Support internal customers by providing information on purchasing processes, products, and suppliers.
• Mitigate problems by understanding customer requirements and anticipating issues that provide value in resolving supplier and purchasing-related issues.
• Negotiate with suppliers by developing negotiation strategies based upon proposal analysis to include price/cost factors, terms and conditions, and technical issues, and document and maintain contractual agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with a company match
• Income protection benefits
• Industry-leading 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Matching gift and volunteer program

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MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.

Physical Demands (US only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay

$76,000 – $100,000 Annual Salary, commensurate with experience qualifications.