Buyer

Detroit Stoker Company is currently seeking a Buyer.

Requirements:

• Associates degree with 3 years’ experience in purchasing
• Additional consideration given for experience with castings
• CPM/CPSM given additional consideration
• Must maintain a valid driver license and passport
• Ability to complete domestic and international travel 0-20%

Position Requirements:

• Performs buying assignments, including the purchasing of castings, while maintaining the needs of quality and required specifications, price and delivery time
• Advises other departments of lead times and changes affecting standard materials purchased and recommends changes as necessary
• Collaborate with other departments regarding designs and quality issues that may provide better casting materials and procurement opportunities
• Travels to vendor plants to analyze capabilities
• Negotiates with vendor on price per guidelines, quality and delivery issues, protecting the interests of DSC as well as the vendor relationship
• Coordinate the tracking process of international shipments of castings, maintaining oversight from the vendor’s dispatch point to our facility. Addressing potential delays and ensuring compliance with logistic requirement
• Ensure optimal casting inventory levels by tracking material usage to support production needs while minimizing excess stock
• Maintains accurate current and forecasted source data within ERP system
• Maintains accurate pattern inventory records
• Proficiency in ASTM specifications, AWS standards and testing of steels and gray, ductile, and high alloy irons
• Responsible for the review and approval vendor chemical and metallographic reports including completing in-house audits/inspections
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate must be highly competent in the following area:

• Manufacturing knowledge
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical information
• Good knowledge of casting material
• Analytical thinking
• Strong written and oral communication, including skills in negotiating
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook and the Internet
• ERP experience
• Planning and organizing; deadline orientated
• Assertive and resourceful in researching best prices
• Demonstrates sound judgment and ethical decision making
• Knowledge of advantages and limitations of casting processes
• Ability to review pattern equipment and verify core box compatibility preferred
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management
• Strong global sourcing knowledge and experience

Candidates meeting the qualifications should submit their resume via email to recruiter@detroitstoker.com. No phone calls please.

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