Buyer - World Class Manufacturing Company!!!

Do you have what it takes to work with one of the most well known manufacturing companies in the world? Our client is a diversified, multi-platform industrial manufacturing company with more than 30 facilities around the world. They are a high performance company, focused on driving results and are recognized for having one of the most innovative business systems in the world today. As a leader in their industry, they are committed to always exceeding customer expectations in every area of their business. Their products are sold by a network of 300 direct sales representatives located around the world and backed by hundreds of individual stocking distributors. They seek to thoroughly understand the needs of their customers and are committed to always driving results and being a world leader. We are currently looking for a Buyer, local to the Madison or Milwaukee area, to join the Gear group and work under the Purchasing Supervisor. This person will report to the Purchasing Manager and will help develop new and alternative sources, initiate purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and optimization.Qualifications / Experience: Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain or Business Management is a plus) 2+ years of related experience / previous procurement experience in a manufacturing environment that required accurate control of information and understanding Strong leadership ability Strong supplier negotiations ability and comfortable leading a potentially large meeting with cross functional people Microsoft office experience in generating graphs and data that can be presented at a management level Knowledge of macros is a plus  Experience in: ---Setting up demand pull with suppliers ---Setting and managing vendor managed inventory programs ---Buying for manufacturing and not just distribution ---Transactional improvement types of lean, not just the manufacturing floor levelSpecific Duties include but are not limited to: Optimize vendor performance for requirements commensurate with quality, service, price, and delivery Create and maintain professional and ethical relationships with suppliers Maintain an on-going program for profit improvement through cost reductions, cost avoidance, vendor negotiations, and decreasing inventories by monitoring and reducing early receipts Process and resolve complaints in a timely manner Support and drive daily management initiatives focusing on throughput and cost Provide leadership and guidance in the standardization of materials, supplies, equipment service and procedures Endeavor to keep the company's in materials and supplies at the lowest possible levels by providing assistance in the management of inventories and purchased goodsCompensation: Base: Excellent pay - Commensurate with experience Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, VacationLean, 5S, Six Sigma, Mining, Drilling, Engineering, Manager, Management, quality, Surface, Blast hole, Mineral, equipment, manufacturing, mobile, industrial, fabrication, Production, Supply, Qualified applicants should reply via email to danielle@mriyorktown.com  for follow up and further information. Note that this position is being posted by a professional recruiter and all correspondence will be treated as strictly confidential. In addition referrals are encouraged and welcomed. If you, or someone you know, works in this industry, or a related industry, and would like to provide your resume for our future reference then please email it to the address above.To be the best you have to work with the best, come talk to us at TYG and let's get started today!To review all opportunities at The Yorktown Group, please visit our website at www.mriyorktown.com Partner with The Yorktown Group, we work with serious professionals who want to advance their career. Our firm specializes in Automotive, Consumer Products, HVAC, Heavy Industrial, and Off-Highway Industries. Due to significant growth, we're constantly looking for qualified professionals who want to partner with us to meet their career objectives. We understand and appreciate that confidentiality, open communication, and good follow through is important to a partnership. Don't partner with just anyone. Come join our team and partner with The Yorktown Group   MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: US-WI-Madison JOB CATEGORY: Other TYPE: Employee JOB REFCODE: TYG_DF1783 COMPANY: The Yorktown Group CONTACT NAME: Danielle Finder ADDRESS: 4804 Courthouse StreetSuite 3BWilliamsburg,VA 23188 EMAIL: Apply by Email