Buyer

Big Ass Who?

We didn't set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem-workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that's just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. "Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?" he uttered.

That's when the HVLS Fan Company was born-with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, "Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?" Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don't just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team's innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a "get it done" mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company's full potential in the market.

Opportunity

As a Buyer at Big Ass Fans, you will work closely with all departments to support the procurement of goods and services for employees throughout the organization. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for securing the best procurement solution for quality, price, and timing for all purchase orders and help maintain current purchasing processes. If you're ready to make an impact in a growing organization that spans multiple categories, this is your chance!


What You'll Do

• Manage and collaborate strategies for seasonality and the demand curve with commodity managers.
• Maintain departmental reports for management review (i.e. open orders, vendor on-time delivery).
• Create and accurately process purchase orders in a timely manner within the ERP system to avoid supply chain disruptions.
• Review acknowledgements from suppliers for accuracy and record negotiated delivery dates within the ERP system.
• Manage all PO suggestions in a timely manner (expedite, de-expedites, cancellations) based on ERP system-generated forecasting.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers; resolve issues related to supplier quality, pricing, and delivery in a timely manner.
• Work with various departments within the organization to ensure purchase requirements are processed.
• Coordinate and assist with resolving invoice disputes between suppliers and the accounting department.
• Assist with documenting departmental processes.
• Minimize freight cost.
• Identify and maintain traceable cost savings projects and manage them to completion while reporting these savings monthly.
• Meet inventory targets provided by the manager.
• Maintain safety stock health across all managed parts.
• Align planning parameters and safety stock to demand changes.
• Provide monthly forecasts to the supplier and discuss any changes that will affect the ability to support the business needs.
• Present current state of on-time-delivery and supplier performance in weekly Customer Focus meetings.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years minimum of Buying/Purchasing experience
• Bachelor's degree required; supply chain or related field preferred
• Earn others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Work cooperatively with others without regard to level or status to achieve results
• Able to identify continuous improvement opportunities and work towards resolutions cross-functionally
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; able to influence at all levels
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite
• Strong capabilities creating and managing spreadsheets & data along with a capacity to create functions and queries to automate work is preferred
• Experience with MRP/ERP system(s) is preferred
• Proficiency with data visualization platforms such as PowerBI, Tableau, and Google Looker Studio is Preferred

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn't perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you'll succeed with your unique skills in your application.


First 90 Days

Every Big Ass Fans employee is essential in working towards the company's growth goals, and no goal is successful without a plan. When you kickstart your BAF journey with a strong 90-day plan, you'll be set up for a great first day, week, month, quarter and beyond! Here's a snapshot of the first 90 days as a BAF Buyer :

Days 1-30:

• Complete your onboarding activities, including a 4-day FANdamentals training to learn about our brand and products at our Headquarters in Lexington, KY.
• Gain a firm understanding of all purchasing processes.
• Train routinely in ERP system by shadowing other Buyers and working hands-on to gain comfort.
• Build strong relationships and credibility with frontline teams and key partners.

Days 31-60:

• Independently manage daily, weekly & mnonthly buying activities.
• Build relationships with Suppliers.
• Provide Suppliers with necessary metrics on performance such as on-time delivery and forecasts to ensure proper supply is available.

Days 61-90+:

• Participate in Supply Chain cost savings projects.
• Identify a continuous improvement opportunity and lead the implementation of it.

The Interview Process:

1. First Conversation: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter! Here, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth and talk through any questions you may have.
2. Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with the Big Ass Fans Purchasing Manager, and you'll go through all of the in-depth details of the position, day-to-day operations and learn about the expectations of the role.
3. The Panel Interview: As a final step, you'll be invited onsite for an in-person interview with a team of cross departmental BAFer's and peers to present your professional background to the group and individual time to answer specific questions.

How do you live life Big Ass?

Wonder what it's like to walk through our Headquarters, or what benefits and perks BAFers have? Click here to learn more!

Be a part of something BIG

You're not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it's BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven't you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

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