MW100 - Buyer (Finance)
Summary
Together, Maxim Watermakers and Fairbanks Morse Defense offer a complement of water treatment and water handling equipment and continue to develop water treatment technologies that meet the needs of our customers, both on shore and offshore. At Maxim, our power comes from our people. We have an amazing team of innovative individuals who share our core values of Integrity, Velocity, and Teamwork. When you join Maxim, you instantly feel connected to something bigger. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include but not limited to Health, 401 (K) with Strong Company Match, 100% Tuition reimbursement, Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays.
We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Buyer who is and capable of moderately complex purchasing procedures in the acquisition of goods and services from a variety of vendors, including raw materials, components machined to Maxim drawings, engineered items subject to specific quality requirements on government contracts, and outside services. This Buyer is responsible for strengthening existing procurement processes, building, and maintaining professional relationships with key vendors and has the proven ability to negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers. Supports planning acquisition of goods and services to achieve organizational quality, delivery, and price objectives. Monitors and manages supplier on-time delivery.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Determine purchasing requirements for goods and services from engineering bills of material, requisitions, verbal requests, and estimates for new jobs
- Serve as the primary contact to all Maxim vendors
- Obtain competitive quotes from vendors
- Work with vendors to achieve improved pricing, delivery, quality, and adherence to standard terms
- Prepare project purchasing schedule based on component lead times and in-house need dates
- Prepare, enter, and issue purchased orders
- Identify and onboard new vendors
- Assist in monitoring and managing vendor delivery
- Maintain equipment and parts list; update pricing and lead time based on vendor quotes
- Maintain master vendor list, including vendor approval status
- Craft purchase order and inventory reports for management
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- College degree or equivalent experience. CPM, CPSM, or related certification is a plus
- 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent analytical and financial skills
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Works well in a fast-faced environment with minimal day-to-day supervision
- Working experience in an ERP system, preferably Infor Visual
- Highly skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Able to comprehend blueprints and drawings
- Able to negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers
