Buyer

Description

  Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries.

As a family-owned business, MVP serves its customers and communities with integrity and respect to create a better experience.  Our same core values with which the company was founded on 80 years ago continue to guide us today as we create a better experience for our employees, customers, and communities.

MVP proudly offers a competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan; 401k retirement plan with a 4% match; Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year); 9 Company-paid holidays; 2 Floating holidays.

Position Overview:

The Buyer at MVP plays a pivotal role in ensuring the timely procurement of materials and services, optimizing inventory levels, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. This role is integral to the company's operations and contributes directly to its success. This position is Remote with some on-site visits to the plant and suppliers.

Work Description:

• Prepare purchase orders with Drawing and Specification packets for suppliers and internal departments.
• Evaluate and Action MRP Exception Messages and Suggestions based on usage and replenishment records, 
• Document, analyze, and compare pricing, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Communicate supplier requirements to Internal Stakeholders regarding cost changes and any changes in availability (Lead-Time).
• Monitor and report on supplier on-time delivery performance.
• Track and report on late PO dollars to optimize procurement processes.
• Respond to expediting requests.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality and Logistics, to ensure timely and      efficient flow of materials and services. 
• Maintain purchasing files, spreadsheets, reports.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Supplier on-time delivery rate.
• Value of late PO dollars

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7 years Procurement experience in an international mechanical manufacturing business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor experience is a plus).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Other physical activity include sitting, standing, reaching, grasping, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, walking upstairs, and reaching.

Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.