Senior Buyer

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MAU is hiring a Sr. Buyer for Pangborn Corp. in Fairburn, GA. As Sr. Buyer you will manage quotations, track purchase orders, coordinate with project teams to ensure on-time deliveries, support customer service needs, and secure suppliers while maintaining cost efficiency. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package:

• 401k matching
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid time off

Shift Information:

• Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or 7+ years of relevant purchasing experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably within heavy fabrication, foundry, or machining industries

General Requirements:

• Professional certifications in purchasing or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CMP) preferred
• Project Management certifications are a plus
• Strong background in supply chain management and manufacturing operations
• Strategic thinker with excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and ERP systems
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and optimize resources

Essential Functions:

• Deliver timely, accurate quotes to support the applications team with equipment and rebuild projects
• Monitor and track purchase orders to ensure on-time, complete deliveries; report back-ordered or missing items and expedite as needed
• Collaborate with Project Management and Master Scheduling to maintain project timelines through on-time product delivery
• Engage with stakeholders to address needs, communicate issues promptly, and resolve concerns with urgency
• Identify, evaluate, and secure new suppliers while maintaining cost expectations
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Embrace and consistently apply current cultural development initiatives

Travel:

• Flexibility to work outside standard office hours and travel up to 20%, sometimes on short notice

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

EOE

• Associate

• Full-time

• Staffing and Recruiting