Buyer - Metal Fabrication

Company: Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.
Location: Neillsville
Posted on: May 13, 2025

Job Description:

Buyer - Metal FabricationJob ID2025-9085# of Openings1TypeFull-TimeJob Location: Address1506 Industrial Park DriveStateWICityNeillsvilleZIP Code54456ShiftFirstOverviewThis role works with our outside suppliers to ensure timely delivery of services for our operations - this includes paint and metal plating. You will attend a morning production meeting with our supervisors and customer service team for updates. Our parts go all over the world to various large companies in the agriculture, construction, and automotive industries. Position will tyically work office hours - with flexibility to work from home once a week. Overview:Ensures the reliable supply of purchased goods and services required to meet production demands and customer expectations. Develops and maintains relationships with vendors to obtain product and service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. ResponsibilitiesPurchases goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.

• Completes purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
• Manages open purchase order status including follow-up with suppliers regarding delivery dates, transportation modes, and expedite needs.
• Manages the subcontract purchase order process with suppliers and internal customers.
• Handles over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and reports such changes to impacted parties promptly.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation.
• Monitors supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that the supplier is aware of their performance.
• Issues requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and selects the best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Manages Purchase Price Variance (PPV) strategically by developing mitigation plans and strategies to positively impact overall results.
• Reviews all available reports for shortages and excess and takes appropriate action to expedite or disposition material.
• Conducts supplier performance review and business plan review with strategic suppliers for leverage and future planning. Maintains supplier relationships to drive cost reductions while achieving the highest level of quality material.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.QualificationsJob Skills Requirements

• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.Educational Requirements
  • Associate's degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience required.Experience Requirements
    • Three years of experience in buying required.
    • Metal fabrication environment experience preferred. The MEC-Neillsville location was acquired in 2008 and has CNC tube bending machines capable of bending mild, aluminized, stainless, and aluminum tubes in both round and square diameters. We provide services to a variety of industries including: military, commercial vehicles, power sports, and agriculture! MEC has been the #1 Fabricator for over a decade due to our technology-based growth strategy and dedication to maintaining the position for years to come. MEC has a rich history of growth, originally founded solely on tool and die work, we've grown to serve a wide variety of markets.Required
      Preferred

      Job Industries

      • Other

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