The Buyer is responsible for planning, sourcing, and purchasing domestic raw materials and internationally sourced finished goods to support production schedules, inventory objectives, and customer demand. This position serves as a key member of the Supply Chain team by developing strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and terms, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials. The Buyer will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Logistics, Sales, and Finance to maintain an uninterrupted supply chain while identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
Responsibilities
- Procure domestic raw materials and internationally sourced finished goods to support manufacturing operations and customer demand.
- Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders while ensuring accurate pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and supplier commitments.
- Monitor inventory levels, forecasts, and production schedules to ensure appropriate inventory while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and reliable delivery performance.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Expedite critical materials and proactively resolve supplier delivery issues to minimize production disruptions.
- Coordinate international shipments with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal logistics teams.
- Partner with Engineering and Product Development to source materials and suppliers for new product launches and product changes.
- Evaluate supplier performance using key metrics including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and item data within the ERP system.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, inventory optimization, and supplier consolidation.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing domestic raw materials and/or internationally sourced products preferred.
- Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle EBS experience preferred).
- Understanding of inventory management principles, forecasting, production planning, and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Experience negotiating pricing, supplier agreements, and commercial terms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze purchasing data and make informed business decisions.
- Knowledge of international procurement, Incoterms, freight, and import logistics preferred.
- Ability to work independently and serve as a self-starter where needed while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving supply chain challenges.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting while working on a computer and reviewing purchasing data.
- Frequent use of computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and team members in person, by phone, and electronically.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel throughout the manufacturing facility, warehouse, and distribution areas as needed to support operations, inventory verification, supplier visits, or cross-functional projects.
- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for supplier visits, audits, trade shows, or business meetings.
- This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment with regular interaction in manufacturing and warehouse settings.
- Frequent collaboration with Production, Planning, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, Sales, and other cross-functional departments.
- While in manufacturing or warehouse areas, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, forklifts, elevated noise levels, varying temperatures, and other industrial conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.
- This position may occasionally require flexibility in work hours to accommodate supplier communications across multiple time zones or to address urgent supply chain issues.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential.
M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.
We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, our home and headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make.
At M-D, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.
Integrity~ Honesty doesn't need a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.
Vision~ Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.
Commitment~ Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.
Communication~ We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up for what's right.
Stewardship~ We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customer delight.
When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Location: Oklahoma City, 4041 N. Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
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