Buyer

Job Description

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.