Job Description
Responsible for coordinating and supervising day-to-day purchasing activities, preparing purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of raw materials, equipment, and parts to support manufacturing operations. Works closely with vendors, internal departments, and purchasing staff to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality in the procurement process.Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Oversee procurement processes, including vendor sourcing, bidding, negotiation, creating and approving purchase orders, and coordinate procurement of goods and services.
Supervise daily activities of purchasing staff, monitor workflow, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
Maintain records of purchases, market trends, deliveries, safety stocks and inventory levels.
Confer with vendors and internal staff to resolve issues with defective or delayed goods.
Setting suppler KPIs and evaluating supplier performance based on quality, service, and other key measurables.
Support negotiations with suppliers on pricing and terms under established guidelines.
Review catalogs, directories, and online resources to locate necessary goods and services.
Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures and policies.
Leadership Responsibilities
Provides day-to-day supervision, coaching, and guidance to purchasing clerks and buyers. Promotes teamwork, accountability, and a supportive work environment to encourage staff growth and performance.
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (Bachelor’s a plus).
3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience required.
1+ years of supervisory experience of a procurement team required.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Skills & Abilities
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP experience required.
Adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs.
Physical Demands
This role is office-based 5-days per week, using a computer, phone, and other standard equipment. Daily visits to the production floor will be required, with exposure to noise, temperature changes, vibration, and production machinery.
MiTek Perks:
Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
Performance/Incentive bonuses
Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime
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.
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