Buyer/Planner II
Job Responsibilities
Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization.
Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information.
Lead projects as directed.
This role has procurement responsibility to support business operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, cost-effectiveness, and supplier performance standards.
The role involves Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities in SAP, working closely with stakeholders, and managed vendor relationships.
Requirements
Manage purchasing and order execution for assigned categories (MRO, Corporate Services, Facilities, Office Suppliers, etc.).
Create, release, and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders in SAP S/4HANA.
Identify sources of supply for materials and service to support MiTek production and facility management.
Conduct written, verbal & face to face interaction with supplier & team members to support the goals of the Purchasing department.
Accumulate data & conduct analysis to determine requirement to support Purchasing and MiTek goals.
Able to understand market commodity trends with associated products.
Assist in training other team members with purchasing related processes.
Collaborate with other team members and department to lead projects as directed.
Qualifications
Associates Related Field required
Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
3+ Years of procurement experience in an industrial setting required
Procurement experience with manufacturing facilities preferred
Proficiency in SAP (MM module, Procure-to-Pay transactions, PO and PR Creation, vendor master maintenance) required. SAP S/4hana and reporting experience strongly preferred
Deep understanding of how to read safety stock and ensure it is present
Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
Certified Professional in Supply Management - Institute for Supply Management preferred
Other Skills
In a professional manner, must be able to thoroughly communicate (verbally and written) complex and thorough ideas to internal and external collaborators.
Critical thinking, solution focused
Additional Requirements
10% travel to visit to vendors and other MiTek locations as needed.
Mostly local visits; infrequent (1-2 per year) overnight travel may be required.
During initial year learning the business, additional overnights may be required to visit sites (4-5 overnights per year).
Physical Demands
This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.
As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes.
This may will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines.
MiTek Perks
Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
Performance/Incentive bonuses
Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
Retail programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions.
In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses.
Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site.
With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds.
As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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