Buyer I

Making complexity accessible

Mikron Automation is your worldwide partner for advanced automation solutions. At Mikron we are committed to delivering the best assembly systems and all needed services throughout your product’s entire life cycle. With our extensive engineering know-how, complex process expertise, scalable platforms, and lifelong support we are driving lasting success for your business.

Your main tasks

The Buyer is responsible for supporting Procurement activity, Supplier Management and project teams during design, assembly and debug phases of Mikron projects. Another key function of this role is to support company goals, values, and operating principles.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

 Supplier Management

• Assist in the development of local supplier base
• Better quality and inspection reports from suppliers
• Qualify new suppliers per Mikron’s ISO 13485 standards
• Adhere to all ISO 13485 procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in supplier evaluation as required by Mikron’s ISO 13485 procedures

Purchasing

• Issue Quote requests, issue Purchase orders, enter acknowledgements and follow up on information as directed
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers
• Assist Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies as needed
• Work with shipping & receiving to resolve vendor discrepancies on inbound deliveries
• Supplier price negotiations
• General knowledge of common commodities of Metal Fabrications, Machined Parts, electrical, mechanical, automation products to support overall operations
• Understanding of engineering documentation, manufacturing process, methods, and procedures
• Skill in reading and understanding engineering specifications, schematics, and prints
• Local supplier knowledge. Add to local supplier team for quicker turn around and better quality. Quick turn parts

Company Responsibilities

• Confidentiality
• Professionalism: always maintain professional interactions and demeanor with Mikron personnel, customers, vendors, and others
• Passion for customer service: accept the challenges, be highly responsive, respect the relationships with customers and Mikron personnel, and focus on commitments
• Communication:  clearly and promptly address issues as they arise, communicate technical concepts in a precise and effective manner with customers, Mikron personnel, and colleagues of differing technical backgrounds  
• Collaboration: value input from Mikron personnel and customers and collaboratively find the best practical solutions within project schedules and department deadlines, solve and learn together with the team as issues arise
• Pursuit of Better: take personal responsibility to learn and grow, help motivate colleagues toward successful completion of department and project goals
• Provide feedback: foster an environment of innovation and feedback by professionally and appropriately giving input
• Respect for Others: excellent intercultural communication skills, openness, and respect towards others
• Flexibility: adapt to changes with a positive attitude and prioritize simultaneous, diverse responsibilities as needed

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain or 1 year of relevant working experience
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP a plus)
• Follow all safety policies, precautions, and procedures
• Follow department working instructions from manager
• Follow daily work activities defined by supervisor
• Timely participation in meetings
• Perform critical tasks of the role satisfactorily within 6 months of hire date with little or no supervision
• Ability to Multi-task. Be able to handle multiple projects at the same time, and be able to self manage time constraint
• Proficient in Microsoft suite. Excel, Power Point, Word

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state driver license
• Must be able to work overtime
• Travel up to 10%

Company Offered Benefits

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays (1-2 floating depending on start date)
• Parental Leave
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA, HAS
• Eligible for Straight Time Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Pay Range

• $27 - $33 per hour

* This job closes on 06/18/2025 all applications up to 06/18/2025 will be considered * 

If you are interested what you have read and want to join our team, we would be keen to hear from you!