Location:   Oklahoma City, OK

Through the operating companies Fife, Tidland and Magpowr, Maxcess International a world leader in manufacturing and supplying engineered products to the web handling industry has a Buyer position open for a strong and dynamic professional to develop continuous improvement programs and lean initiatives that increase efficiency and cost reductions.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, manufacturing components and supplies by continuously working to improve supplier cost, quality and delivery.
• Review and plan procurement from manual and system generated requirements to identify items to support the customer demands.
• Ensure appropriate signed agreements are in place when applicable.
• Prepare purchase orders, debit memos, RFI’s, RFQ’s quote analysis, communications and any required reports and documents.
• Analyze and report monthly on purchased price variances.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with QC personnel and suppliers to determine cause and corrective action needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree 2-4 years related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Skilled in negotiation, strategic thinking, supplier relationship management and legal contract reviews.
• Experience working in an MRP environment
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral and proficient in Excel and Microsoft
• Office programs
• C.P.M. preferred
• Experience with offshore sourcing in a low volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with supplier kanban programs and AS400 Query beneficial
• An understanding of shop manufacturing environments, production scheduling requirements and product cost modeling and structure.

Benefits Medical, Dental, Life Ins., 401(k) & paid vacation and holidays

Contact information
Rochelle Wagoner
Fife Corporation
resumes@fife.com
Fax: 405-755-0430