Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs in Michigan

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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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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    Retail Merchandise Buyer
    • ULINE
    • Pleasant Prairie, WI
    • Retail Merchandise Buyer Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 At Uline, our products are...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Merchandise Assistant
    • 24 Seven Talent
    • Framingham, MA
    • Merchandise Assistant -Contract Length: through Dec 2024 -Hours: Fulltime, Monday-Friday -Pay Rate: $25/hr -Location: Fr...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Sr. Buyer
    • Lids
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • About Our Company Lids is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwe...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Jr Buyer & Merchandiser
    • REVOLVE
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE: REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Generation ...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Merchandise Buyer
    • MICHIGAN MAINTENANCE SUPPLY LTD
    • Warren, MI
    • Job Description Job Description Prepare the merchandise assortment plan for the company, manage the OTB and purchase the...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Merchandising Buyer
    • Recreational Equipment, Inc.
    • Posted Date: Mar- 3-2022 Job ID: 23554 Job Type: Full Time Job Function: Merchandising City: Seattle State: Washington S...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Web Site Merchandiser / Buyer
    • Farmandfleet
    • Janesville, WI
    • **Web Site Merchandiser / Buyer** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Janesville, Wisconsin * Home Office * 8789 ** Share Job** ** Job ...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Director, Merchandise, Games & Extra Charge
    • Knott's Berry Farm
    • Buena Park, CA
    • Overview: Accountable for the overall operational success of the Merchandise Division, which consists of the Retail, Gam...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer, Sr. jobs
    $133,757 to $187,077

    Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Milwaukee, WI
    Buyers and merchandisers strive to put together a range that offers the best possible choice to the consumer whilst maximising retail sales and profits.
    January 12, 2020
    Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Olympia, WA
    Buyers and purchasing agents buy farm products, durable and nondurable goods, and services for organizations and institutions.
    December 07, 2019
    Merchandise Buyer, Sr. in Phoenix, AZ
    Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield.
    December 31, 2019