Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Overview

U-Line and Marvel Refrigeration, leaders in premium under counter refrigeration and ice products, are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in procuring high-quality materials and components while optimizing costs and managing supplier relationships. You will focus on executing purchasing strategies, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards, and working closely with various departments to support the success of our innovative product lines.

This position requires strong analytical skills, a commitment to cost-efficiency, and a drive for continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Location:

Greenville, Michigan.

Reports to:

Director of Materials.

About us:

Marvel Refrigeration has been crafting premium under counter refrigeration and ice products for the home and outdoor spaces since 1892, combining innovation with timeless craftsmanship. U-Line Corporation creates beautiful and functional refrigeration and ice solutions designed to elevate the modern lifestyle, with a focus on proper preservation of food, beverages, and wine, since 1962.

• Maintain proper inventory levels to support fast paced assembly line atmosphere and perform inventory analysis utilizing MRP.
• Run ERP status reports and analyze for adequate levels of materials to meet projected production needs.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and report to management.
• Create and purchase orders and/or blanket orders for needed materials to meet production requirements, expedite orders as needed.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on time delivery of materials.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to understand any constraints or disruptions in the delivery of materials.
• Update and maintain purchase orders in the ERP, communicating any delays in delivery.
• Review all purchase or MRP requisitions and orders, ensuring the purchase of the highest quality materials, parts, components, or services at the most cost-effective pricing, while meeting delivery requirements.
• Research, analyze, and forecast current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• Work with freight carriers to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate and resolve receiving issues and vendor returns.
• Help identify and assist with implementing cost reduction projects.
• Collaborate with other departments including engineering, marketing, and quality assurance on ECNs.
• Work closely with warehouse and accounting groups on inventory projects.
• Utilize ERP, Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and other IT systems effectively.
• Assist management with creating/updating purchasing processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with suppliers for materials and parts, ensuring the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards.
• Record supplier non-conformances in the central database and follow appropriate corrective actions per departmental procedures. Discuss and/or share results with key suppliers on a regular basis.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, ongoing improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain or equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  
  Five years’ of purchasing and sourcing experience; international purchasing background.

• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in person and through written communications.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Must be proactive and demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel).
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize ERP and MRP effectively.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug screen.

• Office based.
• 8-hour shifts
• Monday–Friday

• A competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching.
• Company provided life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off at start
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program.

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area listings and salary ranges are provided as market context and are not guarantees of compensation.