Purchasing Agent

BRIEF COMPANY PROFILE:

Clinton Machine, Inc. is a division of the global group of companies under the INDUCTOTHERM Group Corporation. The company is located in Ovid, Michigan and has been in business for over 60 years, earning a reputation for its innovative solutions in Automated Systems. We provide both design and build of Specialized Machinery & Automated Material Handling systems for the following Industries; Automotive, Steel Mill, Tube Manufacturing, and General Product Manufacturers.

The company offers competitive wages, and a wide range of benefits, including opportunities for personal growth in skills related to all disciplines of manufacturing. We offer an exciting manufacturing environment where equipment projects change frequently, providing new opportunities to develop ideas and participate in manufacturing solutions. Because of our growth initiative, the company has a recent opening for a qualified PURCHASING AGENT to join our team.

General Qualifications & Skills:

Purchasing qualifications:

• Ability to work within a manufacturing team environment.
• (Plus+) Prior knowledge of purchasing industrial components for manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task workload & prioritize demands to coordinate with Mfg.
• Highly organized and able to track purchases to keep projects on schedule.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, contracts and deliveries with suppliers.
• Ability to communicate well with others, both verbal and written skills.
• Knowledgeable in using Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word and Outlook.
• (Plus+) Prior knowledge of E2 Shoptech ERP Software.

General Job Description:

Purchasing Responsibilities:

• Work with Engineering to facilitate ordering materials for specific projects.
• Work within Cost Budgets developed from estimating project cost sheets.
• Identify and pursue effective cost saving initiatives to save company money.
• Negotiate with suppliers on price, delivery, warranty, commercial terms, etc.
• Track incoming materials daily and resolve errors or missed supplier deliveries.
• Work with suppliers to resolve non-conforming products, and expedited deliveries
• Develop contingency plans and alternative solutions for critical components.
• Work with Accounting to reconcile discrepancies with supplier invoice receipts.
• Develop list of qualified, reliable & fair priced suppliers to partner with company.
• Track vendor performance for quality, pricing, on-time delivery and support.
• Establish Services related contracts with outside Contractors (or) suppliers.
• Assist Estimating & Manufacturing in obtaining materials & component pricing.
• Coordinate shipping of Equipment, including transportation and documentation.

WAGES & BENEFITS:

Wage commensurate with candidate’s skill level and experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available.
• 401K Pension Plan available.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• $2500/Year Continuing Education Credit.
• (10) Paid Holidays.
• Vacation Plan Commensurate with years worked.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Knowledge in purchasing mechanical & industrial buying of components for building Equipment and Automated Systems (ie. Steel, Cylinders, valves, Motors, Chain, Conveyor, Robots, Electrical Components, Hydraulic components, etc)

Interested Candidates please submit your resume and a cover letter to: [email protected]

Clinton Machine is an innovative supplier of Automated Equipment & Material Handling systems for various component manufacturers. The company has been in business for over fifty-six 56-years and was acquired in 2012 as a division of the “Inductotherm Group”; with over forty 40 divisions located throughout the world. (reference The company specializes in the design & build of custom automated equipment, robotic work cells and material handling systems. Our equipment can typically be found in such industries as: Automotive & Transportation, Oil & Gas, Steel Bar Processing, Tube Manufacturing and Billet Forging systems. See our website for more information about the company and the various range of capabilities & technologies we offer the global marketplace. We offer a diverse and interesting environment along with creative problem-solving, innovative solutions, and new technology advancements to serve our customer’s manufacturing needs. We are small business comprised of a great team of individuals that do amazing things. If this sounds like you then we would like to learn more about you, and your interest in working with us.