Job Listing: Buyer

Aerotek has an immediate need for a MRO Buyer.
This position is responsible for the purchasing of all non-production materials and services. In addition, this position is responsible for the purchase or leasing of other selected indirect or direct materials.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: (Essential functions)
- Coordinate tool spend/cost reduction procedures and programs
- Maintain the tool crib master data and reorder system
- Coordinate the reclaiming of tools/dies
- Obtain bids, negotiate contracts and select appropriate vendors for indirect supplies/services
- Maintain adequate supplies to support manufacturing
- Purge obsolete data/tools/supplies from system
- Purchase and schedule all non-production materials, supplies, and services required by the facility
- Issuance of all MRO purchase orders in compliance to all legal, OSHA/MIOSHA and Hazmat requirements
- Develop, implement and coordinate cost reduction and consignment strategies for MRO purchases

Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintain SAP system as it relates to tool crib data and purchases
- Assist with physical inventory and cycle counts of tool crib, as required
- Coordinate purchase and cost reduction programs with Chassis Purchasing
- Track and issue cost reduction reports as required
- Ensure tool crib activities comply with quality management system requirements
- Assist with negotiation and purchase order issuance for capital purchases as required
- Periodic travel to suppliers, regional meetings, etc.

Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field is required
- 3-5 years related experience in Purchasing and Scheduling
- CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) Certification is preferred
- A high degree of proficiency with MS Suite of products and solid keyboarding skills
- SAP skill set in WM/IM modules
- Excellent verbal, written, and problem solving skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt status preferred

Required Skills for Buyer Job:

About Aerotek Automotive:

Join Aerotek AutomotiveSM, one of the leading providers of engineering and engineering support professionals to the Big 3, suppliers to the Big 3, and many other top automotive clients. Due to our growth, we're constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across the automotive communities. At Aerotek Automotive, we know it's more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It's the support you get. That's the reason Aerotek Automotive offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Automotive team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.