Purchasing Manager

 

MEI is one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronic bill acceptors, coin mechanisms and other unattended transaction systems.  Our products are currently in widespread use in the vending, soft drink, gaming, amusement, transportation, telecommunications, retail and kiosk markets.  Today, MEI electronic payment systems are relied upon for more than 1 billion transactions per week in 90 countries.  MEI payment systems' technology is considered the most reliable choice in hundreds of real-world applications and has earned the best performance rating in the market.  Please visit www.meigroup.com to learn more about our company. 

 

This position involves negotiating agreements & procuring material from "world class" suppliers capable of meeting the highest quality standards at the lowest total cost solution. The position will work with MEI Engineering and our suppliers on tooling/design projects using lean thinking principles and project management tools. This position interacts with many other functional departments within MEI in order to provide a trouble-free pipeline of materials to our internal and external customers.

 

 Roles & Responsibilities Ensure the business has a competent supply base Develop material and services buying strategies Develop, communicate, and implement purchasing processes in accordance with broad MEI Principles, which are used by all associates and which cover the end-to-end buying process (including supplier sourcing, supplier selection, cost, service and contractual negotiations, order placement, supplier service management, supplier appraisal, and supplier termination) Build effective relationships across all departments to ensure early purchasing involvement in new buying activities and compliance with purchasing practices and tools Optimize the supplier base consistent with other MEI units to ensure value for money and improved service and to ensure this is the supply base used by associates Promote the continuous improvement in the use of buying tools and supplier performance Develop efficient purchasing tools for all associates Develop and provide expertise in drafting Purchasing Agreements and be a recognized internal expert in Purchasing law Develop and maintain close working relationships with other MEI sites

 

Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Minimum of 7 years of direct purchasing experience required; minimum 5 year’s experience managing/leading others; practical experience in ISO-9000 or QS-9000 manufacturing environment

 

Desired Qualifications A mechanical or electrical engineering degree or injection molding experience would be a plus

 

 

As a privately held company, MEI offers benefits that reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes:Excellent pay Competitive health and dental care benefit programs Coverage that begins on your first day of work One of the most generous retirement and savings plans in the nation A very competitive vacation plan Unrivaled career advancement opportunities

to name just a few of our unique and generous benefits.

 

If you're looking for a place where you can take ownership for your work, where the pace is fast, the environment is built around the importance of open communication, and where employees are called "associates" and treated as such, then we want to hear from you.

 

We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. MEI is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please, no agencies.