Job description

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and a team player? We are looking for a Buyer who will be responsible for purchasing materials at the most favorable price, terms, quality, and lead times. In addition, you will track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and assist in maintaining the database with vendor information.

Join our vibrant and energetic team and use your skills to solve customer challenges while getting opportunities to give back to the community. Work-life balance and employee appreciation are essential, and you'll have both when you work at Extol. Together, we'll create great outcomes for our customers, the community, and each other.

Extol is an innovative manufacturing technology company striving to improve plastic products through engineering, plastic assembly technology, custom automation, and 3D printing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generates and submits purchase orders, sources alternative products or vendors, and manages costing for vendor-managed inventory.
• Communicates with internal personnel regarding timing of material delivery, payment terms, and product discrepancies.
• Assists accounting with correcting discrepancies and performs general inventory counts.
• Assists in maintaining positive supplier relationships and works with vendors to facilitate return of unused items.
• Cross-trains, acts as backup for critical shipping & receiving functions, improves flow of incoming materials continuously, and identifies areas for inventory reduction.
• Manages Item Master staging in addition to issuing signed out general inventory.

Required Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally and both orally and written in order to resolve discrepancies or delays.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Associate's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 2+ years of Purchasing experience
• Experience in purchasing and materials management in a high mix, low volume environment.
• Demonstrated history of improving procurement processes.
• Experience in automotive/electrical purchasing a plus

Hours Required: Full-Time, 48 Hours/Week (Average), Exempt (Salary)

Regular Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (from time to time, work may require non-typical work hours to accommodate project deadlines and irregular workflow).

Environment

• General manufacturing environment, daily exposure to machinery and potential non-hazardous chemicals and lubricants.
• Routinely able to lift boxes or components weighing up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Zeeland, MI 49464: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

arclintfl.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, arclintfl.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, arclintfl.com is the ideal place to find your next job.