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MAT Holdings, Inc Buyer in Long Grove, Illinois
Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.
You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.
MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen. We ensure it happens with excellence.
We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.
Be responsible for procuring goods, managing material costs, and balancing inventory levels for assigned product categories across warehouses. Work closely with vendors to negotiate pricing and ensure goods are delivered promptly. Provide procurement-related reports and analyses to the department manager. Special assignments may be assigned as needed.
Compensation Range: $60,850 - 74,550
Principle Responsibilities
Manage and work collaboratively with vendors throughout the sourcing and purchasing process
Handle purchase order placement to suppliers for domestic orders, direct import as well as containerization
Monitor and control inventory level to reflect product seasonality
Provide cost analysis and landed cost to sales and marketing teams
Procure merchandise in a timely fashion per demand and forecast
Coordinate with suppliers to determine material availability and shipment status
Work with vendors to resolve procurement issues including but not limited to price, quality, service, and delivery during international business hours
Collaborate with demand planner, sales, marketing, customer service, accounting, IT, logistics, warehouse, Import Department and custom brokers for inventory fulfillment
Qualify and recommend potential vendors based on sourcing procedures, research, and analysis
Lead cost-out initiatives for assigned product lines
Act as liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors
Manage both internal and external factory audits with the Asian Sourcing Coordinator
Represent Sourcing on distribution and logistics initiatives
Work collaboratively with the Sales and Marketing teams to support new product and program launches
Cross-train on essential Purchasing functions utilizing SAP and the MRP system
Negotiate contracts and agreements and ensure compliance with corporate standards
Competencies
Proven ability to implement and execute initiatives supporting the corporate strategy.
Capable of handling complex project management.
Proven ability to negotiate, making sound decisions in a timely manner.
Demonstrate cross-functional leadership (internal or external).
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present data organizationally.
Delivers commitments and strong follow-up skills.
Highly organized, results-driven, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be available to respond to international vendors as needed during normal hours and after-hours
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum three years of global sourcing experience
Bi-lingual (English/Mandarin) a plus
Working knowledge of MRP systems (SAP a plus)
Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Essential knowledge of international logistics and US Customs Trade Compliance a plus.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.