Merchandise Buyer, Sr. selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. Functions as a decision maker with orders of a larger and more complex scope. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer, Sr. may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Job Summary
This position is recognized as a Senior Strategic Buyer and is responsible for procurement of direct materials and services especially for casting commodities in support of engine production and aftersales / service of engine components in North America.
Posting Title:
Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing
Location:
MTU Aiken Plant (Graniteville, SC)
Functional Area:
Purchasing
FLSA Code:
EXEMPT
Employment Type:
MUS - Salaried
EEO Information
MTU America is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans) and federal contractor. Only candidates who apply via our company website will be considered.
Qualifications:
Required:
Work Environment:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Daily work is performed in an office, general manufacturing environments. This position has a Monday through Friday work schedule, as business requires.
While performing tasks of this position, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer inside the facility. Next, an employee will be occasionally required to come in contact with wet or humid conditions. Finally, this position within the work environment, employees are occasionally requested to endure noise while performing daily tasks.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, or reach within the facility. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to grasp items to carry that are 10-25 pounds once per day. Finally, the employee is occasionally required to push or pull items that 10-25 pounds once per day.
Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, see color.
Must be willing to travel as required.
Equipment:
Computer, Copier, Phone, Fax
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Shift:
First
Job Type:
Regular
Work Schedule:
Full Time
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