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Purchasing Buyer - Outsource Machining

Fori Automation is a global supplier of welding, assembly, material handling and testing equipment for both automotive and non-automation customers around the work. Headquarters in Shelby Twp., Michigan. Fori automation has facilities located in China, Korea, Germany, Spain, India, and Mexico. Fori Automation focuses on delivering cost effective highly engineered products and systems that can be designed and manufactured globally with localized sales, project management and service.

Location: Shelby 
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 
Function: Supply Management/Purchasing 
Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Salaried 55 Min: 55,952.54 - Mid: 79,932.21
Bonus Plan: OIP  
Target Bonus: 5.0

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Position Summary

Join Fori Automation in Shelby Township, MI as a Purchasing Buyer focused on outsourced machining. In this role, you’ll manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely procurement of goods and services to support automation projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Execute procurement of goods and services within required timeframes, ensuring best value for money.
  • Manage daily functions of the Purchasing Department and support the Purchasing Supervisor.
  • Prioritize daily activities to align with management objectives.
  • Maintain compliance with all administrative and quality procedures (QS-9000TE, ISO, Kinetic, Ariba, etc.).
  • Ensure adherence to safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Review supplier costs regularly to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Represent Fori Automation in all supplier negotiations and business dealings.
  • Recommend alternate products to engineering and manufacturing based on value and lead time.
  • Provide feedback on delivery issues and resolve procurement challenges.
  • Audit suppliers for capability, capacity, quality, price, delivery reliability, and financial stability.
  • Create and manage purchase orders in Kinetic and ensure timely data entry.
  • Assist Proposal and Estimating Department by obtaining outside quotes through Ariba.Support strategic objectives by establishing long-term supplier partnerships.
  • Follow up with suppliers on unresolved issues and recommend corrective actions.
  • Complete special assignments as directed by executive management.
  • Stay current with purchasing practices and attend training as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years experience in machining/CNC environment; or minimum 5 years experience in machining/CNC environment in lieu of a degree
  • 3 years experience as a buyer in an automotive or automation environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with ERP systems (Kinetic preferred)
  • Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business, or technical field; or high school diploma and minimum 5 years experience in machining/CNC environment
 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Repetition with activity; computer work. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • ISO-14001: Complies with ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Supports, implements and understands the intent of the EMS policy. Participates with ISO-14001 as required.

 

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.


Nearest Major Market: Detroit
Job Segment: CNC, Machinist, Data Entry, ERP, Welding, Manufacturing, Administrative, Technology

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