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Project Buyer

Miller Industries
  • Michigan
    27 days ago

    Job Description

    Miller Industries – Project Buyer - Fenton, Michigan
     
    Who We Are
    At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, and with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and various modular mechanical and electrical systems. Over the years, we have been a primary supplier to automotive, healthcare, institutional, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.
    We take great pride in our family-operated business built on hard work and a passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers.  As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we welcome you to apply today!
    *Please note due to the upcoming holiday schedule, feedback may take longer than usual.
     
    Position Summary
    The Buyer is responsible for executing purchasing activities for direct materials (steel, components, fabrication parts) and indirect materials/services (tools, consumables, maintenance supplies) across multiple projects and locations. This role ensures timely procurement to support production schedules and project deadlines while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards.
     
    Key Responsibilities
    • Issue purchase orders for steel, fabricated components, and assembly parts.
    • Confirm pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers throughout the entire process.
    • Purchase consumables, tools, safety equipment, and facility maintenance items.
    • Coordinate with operations teams to ensure timely delivery of indirect materials.
    • Communicate with vendors regarding order status, delivery, and quality issues.
    • Maintain accurate supplier information and approved vendor lists.
    • Enter and track purchase orders in ERP systems.
    • Ensure proper documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
    • Work with project managers and production teams to align purchasing with schedules.
    • Assist in resolving material shortages or delays.
    • Review supplier contracts and negotiate terms.
    Qualifications
    • Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
    • Experience: 2+ years in purchasing or procurement within manufacturing or fabrication industries.
    • Familiarity with steel and fabrication materials preferred.
    • Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Basic negotiation and communication skills.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMichigan
    IndustryManufacturing - Other
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1990
    Websitehttp://www.millerind.com

    About Company

    Miller Industries is the leader in towing and recovery equipment with executive offices in Ooltewah, Tennessee, domestic manufacturing operations in Tennessee and Pennsylvania and foreign manufacturing operations in France and the United Kingdom.

    Are you ready to join an amazing team with great pay, benefits and an excellent work environment? Do you possess the automotive, finish paint skills needed to ensure the highest level of quality to our customers? Do you have what it takes? Join the BEST of the BEST in the industry -- The Miller Industries Team!

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Component Assemblyunmatched
    • Contract Negotiationunmatched
    • Contract Reviewunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
    • HVACunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Order Deliveryunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Safety Equipmentunmatched
    • Semiconductor Manufacturingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched

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