Jervis B. Webb Company is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company (daifuku.com/us/), a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.
The company is currently seeking an experienced Buyer.
•Purchases commodities and services to meet specialized or complex needs
•Makes purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations
•Analyzes purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion
•Collaborates with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify department needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders
•Follow proper procedures to obtain purchase authorization according to company policy
•Investigate and obtain new sources for suppliers and products
•Research and prepare bid specifications
•Issue bid requests to vendors and suppliers
•Review quotes and secure the most competitive bids
•Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date
•Explain and clarify purchasing procedures to internal departments as well as vendor
•Determine correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts
•Place orders to procure requisitioned items or services
•Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner
•Associates Degree or 2-5 years' experience in a design to order manufacturing environment
•Excellent verbal, written and negotiation skills
•Previous buying experience strongly preferred, or ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills
•SAP experience a real plus
Jervis B. Webb Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, , orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1200.
Jervis B. Webb Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, , orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or medical condition.
