Technical Buyer - Interlake Mecalux : Job Details

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. in Melrose Park is hiring a Technical Buyer to join the Purchasing team! The Technical Buyer is responsible for acquiring materials, supplies, and services to support manufacturing and operations, with a continuous focus on improving quality and reducing costs.

Responsibilities:

• Enter Purchase Orders (PO's) and enter purchased receipts into system.
• Place purchase orders for goods that have standard costs and quoted discounts already in place.
• Execute purchasing requirements as established by global purchasing department of parent company, ensuring contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent with corporate objectives.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Review opportunities for new supply sources and suitability of materials offered. Perform comparative analysis (minimum of 3 quotes) to ensure best price while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow up on orders.
• Coordinate purchasing quality and on-time deliveries.
• Communicate with accounting department to request additional documentation from suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies from quoted purchase orders.
• Communicate with logistics department to confirm receipt of goods and services.
• Enter Purchase Orders (PO's) and enter purchased receipts into SAP.
• Create various monthly, yearly, and weekly reports to show information such as required amounts of materials needed, manufacturing costs, etc.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or related work experience. Masters preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communications skills. Ability to work in an open, team environment.
• Familiarity with SAP is valued. Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong negotiations skills.
• Spanish language fluency preferred.

Interlake Mecalux offers:

• Competitive compensation.
• Become part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement; specialize in specific areas or gain new skills in different departments.