Buyer Analyst

Compensation will be based on experience. Candidates with senior-level buying or purchasing experience may be considered for a Sr. Buyer Analyst role.

Company Description

Founded over 40 years ago, Sullivan-Palatek Inc. originated as an engineering service provider that has grown to become a manufacturer of the most rugged and dependable rotary screw compressors available on the market today. Sullivan-Palatek focuses on continuous improvement which enables us to provide our users with the ultimate product, allowing them to meet the vast variety of compressed air demands. Sullivan-Palatek supports American jobs by assembling our compressors in Northwestern Indiana with a local workforce and company culture that emphasizes promotion from within.

Job Description:

Sullivan-Palatek has an immediate opening in our Purchasing Department for a Buyer/Analyst.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizing ERP generated purchase suggestions, analyze/evaluate quantity required, cost, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Consolidate supplier requirements to determine most suitable method of purchase such as individual purchase orders, blanket or multiple release orders, supplier stocking or contracted supplier service arrangements (VMI).
• Select Supplier and enter/monitor/maintain integrity of purchase orders.
• Evaluate/audit suppliers through methods such as supplier visitations and various objective
• performance measurements (scorecard) including on-time delivery, service and warranty performance, and value assessment. Certify/approve as necessary.
• Develop alternate sources, ensuring continuity of supply, consistency of quality, and competitive value (to include soft-cost adders such as tariffs, surcharges, transport).
• Intermediary between supplier and the company for matters related to Quality/Product Support (RMA-returned material) and/or Accounting regarding invoicing/costing issues.
• Some travel required(limited).

Qualifications:

• Build/maintain effective Supplier relationships using interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Adequate understanding of Logistics/Transportation and International Trade.
• Assertive – self-motivated – confident.
• Engages interest and participation of others - collaborative approach.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Teams.
• ERP/MRP software experience in a Manufacturing Setting.
• Ability to interpret Engineering drawings and Bill of Material structure.
• Degree in business, economics, supply chain or related field and/or equivalent work experience.

Systems Experience:

• MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook: minimum 1 year (Required): 2 years (Preferred)
• ERP/MRP software experience in a Manufacturing Setting: 2 years (Preferred)
• Industry standard purchase order software platforms: 2 years (Required)

Job Location/Distance:

• Michigan City, IN - In person position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Michigan City, IN 46360: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person