MPI Exeter - Buyer I

What We Live By...

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, "What does this mean for me?" This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are...

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is "easiest to do business with". We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants. We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.

Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks Vacation, a weekly pay schedule, 401k and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Position:Buyer I

Location:Exeter, CA

Directly Reports to:Sr. Procurement Manager

Hourly Pay Range: $22.33 - $23.40

McWane Plant and Industrial in Exeter, CA is seeking an experienced Buyer I who is responsible for the procurement of products, supplies and services necessary in McWane Plant & Industrial's operation. The Buyer I will also assist personnel engaged in the procuring of supplies and services in adequate quantities at the most advantageous cost while ensuring the quality of the product and services required.

Position Responsibilities

• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members.
• Assists supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wears appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned work area and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Keep accurate information such as pricing, descriptions, and other miscellaneous supplier information current in the company's database to ensure accurate information is accessible to proper company personnel.
• Input of purchase orders in the database. Close out purchase orders. Create and maintain purchase orders for special orders.
• Schedule and coordinate all planned orders and special orders with the individual requestor.
• Process discrepancies by contacting vendors, arranging parts, disposition, and processing paperwork.
• Assist other departments with information regarding product availability, sourcing and prices and vendors with invoice payment.
• Keep needed buyers and requestors knowledgeable of delays and problems of their respective purchases.
• Process daily direct charges, updating residual variances, and setting up new warehouse stock items.
• Advises warehousing personnel on re-stocking materials regarding quantities, pricing, and shelf-life to ensure the Company's inventory is correct.
• Maintain the vendor database including name, address, phone number, email address, payment terms and minimum order amount. And maintain additional information including physical location of the vendor, pickup points of vendor, and names of contacts.
• An extensive knowledge in the field of purchasing materials at various quantities at the most advantageous price.
• Regular full-time attendance is an essential function of the job.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily in an office environment, with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally works in warehouse/plant in heat/cold conditions.
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazards.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

• High school plus a college degree or equivalent 5+ years experience in purchasing roles.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience in purchasing for manufacturing company.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge in the purchasing field and business administration.
• Possess an advanced level of knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Initiative, ingenuity, and good judgement to properly perform and carry out duties. Works independently toward general purchasing results.
• Ability to work from purchasing policies and general objectives in making ethical decisions. Rarely refers specific cases to supervisor unless clarification of policy is involved. Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Understanding that work is not subject to direct verification or check. Requires considerable accuracy and responsibility with the ability to multi-task. Failure to properly perform duties could result in unsatisfactory materials or services, excessive costs, delay in production and poor quality.
• Ability to act as liaison with suppliers and Company personnel regarding Purchasing policy where improper handling will have marked effect on operating results.
• Regularly works with some confidential data such as supplies and services costs and discounts, which would cause an adverse internal or external effect if disclosed.
• Job duties require good analytical abilities with manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Basic office conditions with occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements which are less desirable. Some plant exposure and travel.
• Experience working with MRP systems, preferably D365.

Required Competencies:

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work as a team and communicate effectively outside your department.

Proven negotiation skills with ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, team members, and customers.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.