Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http://www.locperformance.com FLSA Status: Exempt Approved Date: Job Title: Buyer Department: Purchasing Summary Coordinates the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties. Description of Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to: + Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery. + Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed. + Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity. + Investigates potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements. + Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used. + Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs. + Implements purchase orders that comply with company and government regulations. + Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company. + Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records. + Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodity in a cost-effective manner. Education and/or Experience + 4-year college degree and 0-3 years related experience. + Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. + Understanding of purchasing, supply chain, and negotiations desired but not required. + Government Procurement experience desired but not required. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies. Quantity of Work + The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed. + The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework. Judgement/Knowledge of Job + Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc. Teamwork/ Attitude + Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism. Initiative/Independence + The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision. Adherence to Policy + All LOC Performance policies and ability to learn AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, and IS14001. Adherence to Safety + Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.