CMD Corporation
Position Title:
Buyer - Potential Leadership Track
Our Purpose:
Making It Better Together... We believe in building lifelong partnerships, providing high performing equipment and value-added solutions. We empower and trust our employees to take initiative and make decisions that drive our business forward. We strive to make a positive impact on the world around us.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for purchasing parts and supplies required throughout the manufacturing facility. This position interfaces with production, engineering, and supplier personnel to obtain quality products at the lowest cost, to be delivered in a specified quantity, at the proper time.
Buyer Essential Functions: Optimize the purchasing of materials, supplies, and services with the most favorable terms for CMD. Negotiate price and order quantities and use appropriate purchasing techniques to optimize lead times and cost. Enter purchase orders into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool and contact suppliers to place orders; amend purchase orders as needed. Maintain and manage supplier relationships including approval of new suppliers, site visits, identification of new products, and issue resolution. Collaborate with supply team(s) to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Mitigate supplier price increases by using market data. Resolve pricing discrepancies between quoted and invoiced prices. Enter and maintain purchased part information such as manufacturer's part number, lead time, pricing, and price breaks. Return questionable or unsuitable items to supplier and follow through disposition. Monitor back orders through shortage reports and expedite, as necessary. Assist IC/receiving to resolve inventory issues such as incomplete paperwork or part number discrepancies as needed. Support continuous improvement activities; participate in rapid improvement events. Own responsibility for safety; practice only safe habits and follow safety rules; responsible for keeping the area clean and organized to ensure safe working conditions. Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list 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.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Buyer Competencies:
Technologically competent; strong data literacy. Ability to incorporate AI tools and technologies to optimize procurement processes. Microsoft Office proficiency including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams. Ability to learn and use CMD's Enterprise Resource Planning tool proficiently. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Basic math and attention to detail; ability to check work for accuracy. Sense of urgency. Capacity for dealing with data and people. Skilled at competitive negotiation. Open mind geared toward continuous improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency. Aptitude for initiative, flexibility, and stress tolerance. Buyer Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field strongly preferred. Experience as a Buyer preferred and/or equivalent of experience and education in manufacturing environment. Demonstrated progressive experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with ERP (Epicor) is desirable but not required. Experience with sales, parts, or supplier/vendor relationships a plus. Additional Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license.
Travel:
Minimal travel is required. Local travel may be required to visit suppliers.
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while working at a desk or computer. Capacity to use standard office equipment such as computer, telephone, and videoconferencing. Capacity to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, and hard hat as needed. Ability to follow health and safety guidelines and protocols including emergency procedures. Occasional light lifting may be required to inspect a part. Regular, predictable attendance is required.
Status:
Full-time, exempt.
Work environment:
CMD operates a campus in Appleton, WI. Our three facilities operate by secure entry, are well lit, air temperature controlled for comfort, and clean with low noise. Safety is our top priority. Our culture is centered around mutual respect, clarity of communication, and employee wellbeing.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance/Confidentiality:
Must be authorized to work in the United States and adhere to CMD's confidentiality agreement(s).
EEO statement:
CMD Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Buyer - Potential Leadership Track
Our Purpose:
Making It Better Together... We believe in building lifelong partnerships, providing high performing equipment and value-added solutions. We empower and trust our employees to take initiative and make decisions that drive our business forward. We strive to make a positive impact on the world around us.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for purchasing parts and supplies required throughout the manufacturing facility. This position interfaces with production, engineering, and supplier personnel to obtain quality products at the lowest cost, to be delivered in a specified quantity, at the proper time.
Buyer Essential Functions: Optimize the purchasing of materials, supplies, and services with the most favorable terms for CMD. Negotiate price and order quantities and use appropriate purchasing techniques to optimize lead times and cost. Enter purchase orders into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool and contact suppliers to place orders; amend purchase orders as needed. Maintain and manage supplier relationships including approval of new suppliers, site visits, identification of new products, and issue resolution. Collaborate with supply team(s) to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Mitigate supplier price increases by using market data. Resolve pricing discrepancies between quoted and invoiced prices. Enter and maintain purchased part information such as manufacturer's part number, lead time, pricing, and price breaks. Return questionable or unsuitable items to supplier and follow through disposition. Monitor back orders through shortage reports and expedite, as necessary. Assist IC/receiving to resolve inventory issues such as incomplete paperwork or part number discrepancies as needed. Support continuous improvement activities; participate in rapid improvement events. Own responsibility for safety; practice only safe habits and follow safety rules; responsible for keeping the area clean and organized to ensure safe working conditions. Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list 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.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Buyer Competencies:
Technologically competent; strong data literacy. Ability to incorporate AI tools and technologies to optimize procurement processes. Microsoft Office proficiency including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams. Ability to learn and use CMD's Enterprise Resource Planning tool proficiently. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Basic math and attention to detail; ability to check work for accuracy. Sense of urgency. Capacity for dealing with data and people. Skilled at competitive negotiation. Open mind geared toward continuous improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency. Aptitude for initiative, flexibility, and stress tolerance. Buyer Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field strongly preferred. Experience as a Buyer preferred and/or equivalent of experience and education in manufacturing environment. Demonstrated progressive experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with ERP (Epicor) is desirable but not required. Experience with sales, parts, or supplier/vendor relationships a plus. Additional Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license.
Travel:
Minimal travel is required. Local travel may be required to visit suppliers.
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while working at a desk or computer. Capacity to use standard office equipment such as computer, telephone, and videoconferencing. Capacity to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, and hard hat as needed. Ability to follow health and safety guidelines and protocols including emergency procedures. Occasional light lifting may be required to inspect a part. Regular, predictable attendance is required.
Status:
Full-time, exempt.
Work environment:
CMD operates a campus in Appleton, WI. Our three facilities operate by secure entry, are well lit, air temperature controlled for comfort, and clean with low noise. Safety is our top priority. Our culture is centered around mutual respect, clarity of communication, and employee wellbeing.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance/Confidentiality:
Must be authorized to work in the United States and adhere to CMD's confidentiality agreement(s).
EEO statement:
CMD Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.