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Operational Buyer
Job Code Number
6356077
Job Description
Operational Buyer
Auburn Hills, MI
Contract
SUMMARY - Operational Buyer
- This position places less emphasis on the customer negotiation side of the position and more focus on the administrative side of the procurement function
- Responsible for supporting the sourcing of electrical hardware, hydraulic, pneumatic, and make-to-print mechanical details
- The purchasing authority level is capped at 50k
RESPONSIBILITIES - Operational Buyer
- Reviews and processes all material purchase requests on a day to day basis to include stock lists, requisitions, and quality non-conformances
- Purchases and quotes assigned commodities in a timely manner
- Reviews total cost and deliveries from suppliers, negotiating prices and/or delivery as required
- Advises the Head of Procurement of cost overruns or delivery problems
- Reviews supplier deliveries on an ongoing basis and updates the computer system with the latest promise date, if changed
- Performs supplier audits/surveys in accordance with quality procedures, as required
- Acts as liaison between suppliers and company
REQUIREMENTS - Operational Buyer
- Minimum of an associate's degree in a related field (i.e. business-centric)
- 3-5 years of experience working in a procurement-based role in the automation industry
- Experience working with SAP
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