Materials Buyer

Mueller Water Products, Inc.

Kimball, TN, United States
Fully remote
Negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies
Manage domestic and overseas suppliers
Understand long lead times
As a Materials Buyer, you will act as the liaison between the operation and the supply market performing critical functions managing the supply chain

Job Summary

  • As a Materials Buyer, you will act as the liaison between the operation and the supply market performing critical functions managing the supply chain.
  • The professional in this position will be a critical component in building the Mueller capabilities at the Kimball facility.
  • Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, and more.

Matching Summary

As a Materials Buyer, you will act as the liaison between the operation and the supply market performing critical functions managing the supply chain.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies
  • Manage domestic and overseas suppliers
  • Understand long lead times
  • Develop and review stock replenishment strategy
  • Read and interpret technical drawings

Nice-to-have

  • Build operation through systems implementation
  • Adapt to system/technology changes
  • Risk awareness and mitigation
  • LEAN methodology exposure
  • Logistics and warehousing systems exposure

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of Supply Chain experience
  • BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or technical field
  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel and general Microsoft Suite skills
  • Knowledge of production processes and MRP systems
  • Ability to work in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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