Purchasing Buyer

Purchasing Buyer

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Who We Are At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, and with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. Our divisions include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we provide customers with custom steel fabrication, commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and modular mechanical and electrical systems.

We are a primary supplier to automotive, healthcare, institutional, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.

Position Summary The Buyer is responsible for executing purchasing activities for direct materials (steel, components, fabrication parts) and indirect materials/services (tools, consumables, maintenance supplies) across multiple projects and locations. This role ensures timely procurement to support production schedules and project deadlines while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders for steel, fabricated components, and assembly parts.
• Confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers throughout the entire process.
• Purchase consumables, tools, safety equipment, and facility maintenance items.
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure timely delivery of indirect materials.
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status, delivery, and quality issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier information and approved vendor lists.
• Enter and track purchase orders in ERP systems.
• Ensure proper documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
• Work with project managers and production teams to align purchasing with schedules.
• Assist in resolving material shortages or delays.
• Review supplier contracts and negotiate terms.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years in purchasing or procurement within manufacturing or fabrication industries.
• Familiarity with steel and fabrication materials preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic negotiation and communication skills.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries Utility System Construction

Location:

Fenton, Michigan.

Salary: $15.00–$18.00 per hour.