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Wyman Gordon Forgings
Buyer
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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$62,502 / year median in Michigan
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Buyer Wyman Gordon Forgings Brighton, MI Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Accounts payable Presentation software Word processing Filing Manufacturing facility experience Factory experience Full Job Description Wyman-Gordon is a premier manufacturer of nickel-based extruded powder alloys, serving critical military and commercial turbine applications worldwide. Based in Brighton, MI, our state-of-the-art facility features advanced vacuum-melt atomizers, specialized lathes, and comprehensive billet processing and certification equipment. As a growing, high-profit center within Precision Castparts Corporation (PCP)—a multi-billion-dollar diversified manufacturing leader, offers a stable, high-tech environment where employees can build long-term careers. Buyer Buyer facilitates the timely purchase of supplies, services, and outside sub-contracting services for operations. Position is supportive to all areas of operations Responsibilities Prepare and distribute RFQs to qualified suppliers Initiate and lead cost-saving initiatives Work with suppliers and analyze pricing in order to find cost effective solutions Purchase all services and supplies, including Factory Stores, through approved requisition and/or Factory Stores order report utilizing spot buy purchase orders and/or consignment and blanket purchase orders. All goods/services are negotiated, processed and expedited in conjunction with operations requirements. Reconcile A/P weekly to insure accurate/receipts. Enter all Purchase Orders into system and maintain files with backup information Expedite and track orders as necessary Up to 10% travel in order to meet with suppliers Qualifications A minimum 3-5 years of procurement / buyer experience in a manufacturing setting Proven track record of accountability and achievement. Thorough knowledge of purchasing procedures and practices Excellent communication and negotiation skills Must have strong computer skill (MS Excel, Power Point, Word) US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts. Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications. As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.