Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location: Dexter

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Join Our Team as a Buyer within IAB at Epiroc!

Epiroc manufactures attachment tools for the construction, agriculture, and rental industries. As a Buyer, you will play a vital role in procuring a wide variety of commodities essential to our manufacturing operations, including castings, forgings, steel, hydraulics, seals, fasteners, and electrical components. You will manage the end-to-end procurement process to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing, collaborating closely with suppliers, production planning, receiving, and accounts payable to resolve supply issues and maintain optimal inventory levels.

Your attention to detail and follow-through will help support a high-functioning procurement team.

Work Type (Onsite):
This position will be based onsite at our Dexter, MI facility. This job opening is not eligible for immigration/work visa sponsorship

Responsibilities:

Inventory Ordering & Planning

* Analyze production schedules to determine appropriate order quantities and timing.

* Manage orders for high-activity SKUs based on production demand and supplier lead times.

* Review and adjust safety stock levels monthly using material transaction data and Qlik View usage reports.

* Support product launches and inventory transitions to avoid stockouts or excess stock.

Supplier Coordination & Order Management

* Manage separation of orders based on supplier requirements (e.g., Delhi from Manchester, cut steel vs. long steel, kanban vs. discrete items, Dexter to Delhi etc).

* Align due dates with supplier delivery schedules.

* Obtain and review purchase order acknowledgments, matching quantities, costs, and dates to PO lines.

* Update order confirmations for ship dates and split shipments; track container deliveries.

* Follow up daily on past due orders and missed receipts via packing slips or direct supplier contact.

* Expedite orders when necessary to meet production demands.

* Update open order lines after price approvals and revisions.

* Reconcile purchase orders and invoices in Concur or similar systems.

Forecasting & Inventory Control

* Provide forecasts to suppliers per their requests and review forecast accuracy monthly.

* Compare forecast data to historical usage to identify trends and anomalies.

* Investigate inventory discrepancies, stockouts, and missed receipts to determine root causes.

Kanban & Outside Processing

* Manage kanban renewals and manual releases.

* Place orders for outside processing services such as plating, balancing, and heat treating.

* Monitor and close production scheduling line (PPSL) issues once resolved.

Returns & Quality Control

* Coordinate return goods authorizations (RGA/RMA) and warranty returns, ensuring proper matching to original purchase orders and follow-up until closure.

Daily Operational Tasks

* Monitor and respond to POs without acknowledgments and general supplier emails, obtaining confirmations promptly.

* Match PO confirmations from suppliers to PO lines including quantities, costs, and delivery dates.

* Conduct daily follow-up on late purchase orders and expedite as required.

* Perform price updates, Excel data work, and general data entry tasks as assigned.

* Complete initial buying functions for specific planner codes (e.g., decals, hardware).

* Support other ad-hoc tasks assigned by buyers or procurement management.

Communication & Cross-Functional Liaison

* Act as first point of contact for supplier discrepancies and issues.

* Facilitate communication between scheduling, production, receiving, suppliers, strategic buyers, and accounts payable.

Knowledge/

Education:

* Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or inventory control within manufacturing or related industries.

* Familiarity with commodities including castings, forgings, steel, hydraulic components, seals, fasteners, and electrical parts is highly desirable.

* Strong analytical and organizational skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

* Experience with forecasting and reporting tools such as Qlik View or similar.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective supplier and internal collaboration.

Skills and Abilities:

* Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in data entry and order management.

* Ability to multitask and follow up consistently under tight deadlines.

* Knowledge of kanban systems and outside processing coordination preferred.

About us . Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining & construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, we develop and provide innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and…