Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Michigan

Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. assists merchandise buyers in selecting merchandise, placing orders, and distributing inventory. Responsible for inventory replenishment with open-to-buy responsibilities over a segment of the buyer's department. Being a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Buyer Sr.
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
  • Buyer Sr.

    Location: KALAMAZOO, MI, United States
    Job Family : Procurement
    Job Type : Regular
    Posted : Dec 21, 2023
    Job ID: 45260

    Job Description

    The Buyer is responsible for commodities or assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts. The Buyer ensures timely acquisitions of product or service from known sources of supply. Additionally, the Buyer may resolve issues in the areas of requisition accuracy and completeness, on-time delivery or supplier payment functioning in a closely supervised environment

  • Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.
  • Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other
    key business criteria. May complete supplier certification as part of a technical and/or quality team
  • Purchases parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned commodities.
  • Evaluates bids for standard and non-standard items. Selects suppliers for lower cost items or items of limited scope and complexity and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
  • Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Advises appropriate personnel of impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.
  • Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates the resolution of issues by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
  • Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers. Provides parts, equipment, and materials information by answering questions and requests. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  • Participates in continuous improvement activities and provides suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
  • Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies with Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM) policies and procedures.
  • Qualifications

  • 4 year college degree Supply Chain management or relevant discipline.
  • Experience and/or exposure to supply chain concepts and methodologies, and manufacturing through internships or training programs.
  • Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
  • Must have intermediate computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
  • Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

    Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

    ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

 

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    Sr Buyer
    • 1004 Adient US LLC
    • Plymouth, MI FULL_TIME
    • JOB DESCRIPTION Description The Senior Buyer, Trim Commodities will be responsible for strategic sourcing for a defined sub commodity within the Complete Seat division. Experience with trim and foam c...
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    Sr Buyer
    • Adient US LLC
    • Plymouth, MI FULL_TIME
    • JOB DESCRIPTIONDescriptionThe Senior Buyer, Trim Commodities will be responsible for strategic sourcing for a defined sub commodity within the Complete Seat division. Experience with trim and foam com...
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    Buyer Sr.
    • Parker Hannifin Corporation Parker Aerospace Group
    • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
    • Buyer Sr. Location: KALAMAZOO, MI, United States Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Mar 1, 2024 Job ID: 45261 Job Description The Buyer is responsible for commodities or assignments ...
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    Sr. Buyer
    • Parker Hannifin Corporation Parker Aerospace Group
    • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
    • Sr. Buyer Location: KALAMAZOO, MI, United States Job Family : Procurement Job Type : Regular Posted : Mar 19, 2024 Job ID: 45260 Job Description The Buyer is responsible for commodities or assignments...
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    Sr Buyer
    • Dana Corp
    • Novi, MI FULL_TIME
    • Job Purpose Directs the activities associated with the SCMG managed global spend for a designated commodity category. Responsible for identification and evaluation of North American opportunities with...
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    Cargo Handler
    • Forward Air
    • Brook Park, OH
    • Position: Cargo Handler Job Description: Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our f...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Cargo Handler
    • Forward Air Solutions
    • Phoenix, AZ
    • Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners Use handheld scanners ...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Cargo Handler- Seasonal
    • Menzies Aviation, plc
    • Miami, FL
    • Reads air waybill, bills of landing of freight manifest to determine the items to be moved, gathered or distribute. Conv...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    TWIC - Cargo Handler
    • Manpower
    • Garden City, GA
    • Our client in Savannah is seeking a Cargo Handler to join their team. As a Cargo Handler, you will be part of the CES Op...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Cargo Handler (Swing Shift)
    • Lynden Incorporated
    • Carson, CA
    • Lynden Logistics, a member of the Lynden Family of Companies, has roots in transportation going back more than 100 years...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Cargo Handler
    • Forward Air
    • Bolingbrook, IL
    • Position: Cargo Handler Job Description: Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our f...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Cargo Handler- Seasonal
    • Menzies Aviation
    • Miami, FL
    • Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reads air waybill, bills of landing of freight manifest to determine the items to...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Cargo Supervisor
    • Leidos
    • Oxnard, CA
    • Description Looking for a rewarding career challenge? Unleash your potential at Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions ...
    • 1/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs
    $71,861 to $89,990

    Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in New Orleans, LA
    To be effective, purchasing agents and buyers must have a working technical knowledge of the goods or services they are purchasing.
    February 04, 2020
    Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in Altus, OK
    Purchasing agents and buyers consider price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise.
    November 30, 2019
    Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. in Fort Myers, FL
    They should be capable of development to associate buyer level, and must therefore have a good fashion / design sensibility.
    December 05, 2019