Buyer

Do you have a degree in Business or Supply Chain Management? Are you experienced in purchasing quality parts for a major company?

Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Plymouth, MI looking to add a Marine Engine Components Buyer already amazing team.

Their primary responsibility will be to ensure high quality, cost-effective products are sourced through their Marine supplier management team.

Think this sounds like you? Keep reading to find out more!

What’s in it for you :

• Day shift opportunity
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Direct Hire position - you'll be hired on directly with our client!
• Growth and advancement
• Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K
• Paid vacation

What your day will look like :

• In-depth knowledge of internal combustion engines and their components.
• Process internal purchase requisitions to support the custom Marine Department.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors for required components or services.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Sales teams to create and maintain Bills of Material (BOM).
• Maintain purchasing documents, quotes, and supplier records.
• Communicate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and production teams regarding shipments, inventory, and deliveries.
• Regularly review the Past Due List, contact suppliers for updates, and develop recovery plans.
• Create and update weekly inventory reports to inform management about current supply situations and potential issues.
• Order parts in alignment with MRP and forecasted demand.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate agreements to improve cost, delivery, quality, lead time, and payment terms.
• Negotiate and resolve damage claims, rejections, returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes with suppliers.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide timely information and support to Marine Sales, Service, and Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to prepare RFQs.
• Research and resolve cost-related issues with the Accounting Team.

What we are looking for :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management
• 5 + years of equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience in purchasing engine components and related parts.
• Proficiency in working within an ERP environment; Epicor knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO, PPAP, and FMEA is a plus.

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team.

While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds.

If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply