Merchandise Buyer jobs in Battle Creek, MI

Merchandise Buyer 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 researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (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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    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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    Buyer II
    • Kaiser Aluminium
    • Kalamazoo, MI FULL_TIME
    • The purpose of the Purchasing Agent II is to oversee and ensure the use of standard purchasing practices for procurement at Kaiser Aluminum. The Purchasing Agent II will provide a high level of servic...
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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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    Buyer/Planner
    • Food Management Search
    • Portage, MI FULL_TIME
    • Our client is a dynamic and innovative company who is dedicated to delivering high-quality products to their customers. Their team is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to customer sa...
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    Buyer/Planner
    • Impact Solutions Inc
    • Portage, MI FULL_TIME
    • Our client is a dynamic and innovative company who is dedicated to delivering high-quality products to their customers. Their team is driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to customer sa...
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    Store Manager
    • Family Farm & Home
    • Kalamazoo, MI
    • Summary The store manager must exemplify the company’s culture by consistently supporting and strengthening the basic ph...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Part-Time Store Associate
    • Aldi, Inc.
    • Battle Creek, MI
    • As a Store Associate youll be responsible for merchandising and stocking product, cashiering, and cleaning to keep the s...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Cashier - 866 Capital
    • WALTERS-DIMMICK PETROLEUM, INC.
    • Battle Creek, MI
    • $14.00-16.00/hour Morning, noon, and night, we rely on our team of Crew Members to be the face of Johnny's. We count on ...
    • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Cage Cashier
    • Firekeepers Casino
    • Battle Creek, MI
    • **Cage Cashier** Location: FireKeepers Casino Hotel **Description** **SCOPE OF POSITION:** Responsible for the safe and ...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Store Cashier I - PT
    • TravelCenters of America
    • Battle Creek, MI
    • There's never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truc...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Retail Sales Associate
    • Best Buy
    • Battle Creek, MI
    • Job Description As a Retail Sales Associate, you'll be the face of Best Buy for everyone who visits our stores. We'll tr...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Store Manager
    • Family Farm & Home
    • Hastings, MI
    • The store manager must exemplify the company’s culture by consistently supporting and strengthening the basic philosophi...
    • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Flex Merchandiser
    • Driveline
    • Battle Creek, MI
    • Job Description Retail Merchandisers Needed! Earn $11.5 / hour - Flexible Hours and Workdays - Make Your Own Schedule! T...
    • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

    Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek rivers. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which encompasses all of Calhoun County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 52,347, while the MSA's population was 136,146. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.73 square miles (113.26 km2), of which 42.61 square miles (110.36 km2) is land and 1.12 square miles (2.90 km2) is water, making Battle Cree...
    Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
    Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer jobs
    $96,476 to $130,965
    Battle Creek, Michigan area prices
    were up 1.3% from a year ago