Job Description

Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. Accumulate data and analyze trends on spreadsheets and QAD system Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. Lead projects as directed.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

A Brief Overview
Purchases materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. Accumulate data and analyze trends on spreadsheets and QAD system Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. Lead projects as directed.

What you will do

• Responsible for maintaining inventory levels by proactively purchasing materials and supplies as needed.
• Identify sources of supply for materials and service to support MiTek production and facility management.
• Conduct written, verbal & face to face interaction with supplier & team members to support the goals of the Purchasing department.
• Accumulate data & conduct analysis to determine requirement to support production and MiTek goals. Create and manage purchase orders, vendors, materials and services to ensure delivery of quality on-time delivery. Be able to understand market commodity trends with associated products.
• Assist in training other team members with purchasing related processes.
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  Collaborate with other team members and department to lead projects as directed.

Qualifications

• Associates Related Field required
• 4+ Years of procurement experience in an industrial setting required
• 2+ Years of procurement experince in a manufacturing facility required
• Experience working in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
• Certified Professional in Supply Management - Institute for Supply Management preferred

Soft Skills
In a professional manner, must be able to thoroughly communicate (verbally & written) complex and thorough ideas to internal and external collaborators.

Additional Requirements

• 10% travel to visit to vendors and other MiTek locations as needed. Mostly local visits; infrequent (1-2 per year) overnight travel may be required.

Physical Demands
This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may will result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines.

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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