Buyer - Lake Zurich, United States - MAT Holdings, Inc

MAT Holdings, Inc Lake Zurich, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionCompany Description

Established in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies, Inc. (MAT Holdings, Inc.) is a $2.2 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers and sourcing offices worldwide. The company's core businesses include the production, sales and service of products in the fencing and hardware, automotive and power equipment sectors. MAT is a family of companies and products offering countless opportunities enabled by our global presence in 12 countries and 14,000 employees.

Job Description

Be responsible for procuring goods, managing material cost and balancing inventory levels for assigned product categories across warehouses. Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure goods delivery in a timely fashion. Provide procurement related reports with analyses to the department manager. Special assignment may be assigned as needed.

Principle Responsibilities

Manage and work collaboratively with vendors throughout the sourcing and purchasing process
Handle purchase order placement to suppliers for domestic orders, direct import as well as containerization
Monitor and control inventory level to reflect product seasonality
Provide cost analysis and landed cost to sales and marketing teams
Procure merchandise in a timely fashion per demand and forecast
Coordinate with suppliers to determine material availability and shipment status
Work with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price, quality, service and delivery
Collaborate with demand planer, sales, marketing, customer service, accounting, IT, logistics, warehouse, Import Department and custom brokers for inventory fulfillment
Qualify and recommend potential vendors based on sourcing procedures, research, and analysis
Lead cost-out initiatives for assigned product lines
Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors
Manage both internal and external factory audits with the Asian Sourcing Coordinator
Represent Sourcing on distribution and logistics initiatives
Work collaboratively with the Sales and Marketing teams to support new product and program launches
Cross-train on essential Purchasing functions utilizing SAP and the MRP system
Negotiate contracts and agreements and ensure compliance with corporate standards

Qualifications

Competencies

Proven ability to implement and execute initiatives supporting the corporate strategy.
Capable of handling complex project management.
Proven ability to negotiate, making sound decisions in a timely manner.
Demonstrate cross-functional leadership (internal or external).
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data organizationally.
Delivers commitments and strong follow-up skills.
Highly organized, results-driven, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum three years of global sourcing experience
Bi-lingual (English/Mandarin) a plus
Working knowledge of MRP systems (SAP a plus)
Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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