Summary of Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility for the Buyer is to facilitate the procurement of raw materials to support Dakota Fluid Power (DFP).
Job Duties Include:
- Purchase hydraulic, pneumatic, and other components to support DFP Sales/Service for multiple locations.
- Negotiate with suppliers to establish contracts, terms of purchase, lead-times, blanket-orders, discounts and freight programs to derive best value for the company.
- Submit and solicit RFQ’s on new part numbers.
- Analyze and interpret data such as demand history, sales records, quality data, and inventory levels to determine optimum purchase plans for materials in coordination with Operations Management.
- Maintain pricing standards and inventory to ensure adequate inventory is available to meet sales objectives.
- Manage purchase order confirmations and monitor expedited orders and vendor returns (RMA’s).
- Correspond with suppliers regarding open purchase orders.
- Evaluate and report lead-times and inform appropriate personnel of the Available to Promise (ATP) delivery dates.
- Resolve quantity discrepancies with vendors and supplies.
- Communicate and formulate a plan of action, with supervisor, for critical issues as they arise.
- Utilize lean concepts to continuously improve purchasing processes.
- Other duties as assigned by Management.
Skills/Qualifications: Minimum 2+ Years of Related Procurement Experience; International Purchasing Experience Desired; Excellent Communication (Verbal & Written); Attention to Detail; Customer Service Skills; Computer Knowledge; Motivated; Ability to Multi-task in a Fast Paced Work Environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
- Supply chain: 2 years (Preferred)
- Communication skills: 3 years (Preferred)
- Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)
- Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
