NPI Buyer / Commodity Analyst

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NPI Buyer / Commodity Analyst

Location: Greenville, Michigan

Reports to: Director of Materials

Middleby Refrigeration is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented New Product Introduction Buer / Commodity Analyst to join our team in Greenville, MI. This essential role will work closely with product development, quality, and the supply chain team to ensure alignment with the company's goals and standards.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and are passionate about delivering first class customer service, this is your opportunity to contribute to the legacy of innovation behind our leading refrigeration brands-U-Line, Marvel, and Viking Refrigeration.

Perks you can expect from us:

• A competitive benefits package including 401(k) matching
• Company provided life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off at start
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral program.

  Expected Hours of Work:

This position is full-time. The general scheduled workdays are Monday through Friday.

Position Overview :

The NPI Buyer / Commodity Analyst position will play a crucial role, focusing on implementing effective sourcing strategies to ensure the procurement of high-quality materials and components at competitive prices. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with the internal team and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with product development teams, engineering, and quality to understand material and component requirements.

• Prepares and evaluates supplier quotations and services to determine the most competitive solution based upon the total cost of ownership

• Independently conducts multiple complex sourcing projects

• Create, maintain, and monitor raw materials commodity strategies which include a sourcing strategy (performance of targeted suppliers, high level assemblies, and service parts)

• Identify and evaluate suppliers and prepare summary including potential risks and opportunities.

• Participate in project management meetings by supporting cross functional team in the implementation of new products.

• Work with quality assurance to ensure FAI and PPAPs are submitted and approved, suppliers and materials are notified, and the proper disposition of material.

• Coordinate with the supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.

• Communicate with product Marketing and Engineering product lifecycle changes due to regulation changes, technical advances or component obsolescence

• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising on quality.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement.

• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Promote and enforce ethical sourcing practices and corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards.

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a sourcing / procurement role.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Strong computer skills including Excel.
• Working knowledge of MRP system.
• Capable of using a range of software to derive reports, graphs and analysis in the appropriate format.
• Ability to work shifts and hours mandated by management and to pass a drug screen.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Travel occasional supplier visits
• 8-hour shifts
• Monday- Friday

If interested in the position, Click here to Apply!