Buyer III

Fike Corporation
Blue Springs, MO
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

This position is responsible for leading supplier strategy, sourcing, supplier development, category management, inventory optimization initiatives, and supply chain risk management activities.

What You Will Do

Improves replenishment effectiveness, leads supplier strategy, sourcing decisions, commercial negotiations, and influences stocking strategy, supply planning assumptions, inventory policy, and supplier stocking programs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, five years or more of post-degree experience in a Manufacturing, Purchasing, or Operations environment, and knowledge of Supply Management, Materials Resource Planning concepts, and Material Replenishment processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
  • Five years or more of post-degree experience in a Manufacturing, Purchasing, or Operations environment
  • Knowledge of Supply Management, Materials Resource Planning concepts, and Material Replenishment processes
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Windows

Benefits

  • Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plans with FSA & HSA
  • Vision & Dental Plan
  • Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
  • Profit Sharing Bonus Program
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
  • Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
  • Service awards & Recognition Program
  • Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
  • Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking
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