Buyer

BuyerAbout Our Organization: With over 40 years of experience providing high purity water solutions, Pureflow is committed to serving clients by designing, building, installing, and maintaining water purification systems in a broad range of commercial and industrial markets. We understand that a successful business needs quality employees. We are seeking highly talented and motivated candidates to join our company where people, integrity, and excellence are essential to our culture.Key Responsibilities:Responsible for negotiating components, equipment, supplies from vendors/suppliersAccurately enter purchase orders into ERP system with expected ship date upon issuance of orderImprove purchasing procedures and controls document and implement proceduresExpedite supply and prioritize suppliers to meet emergency, short lead time, demands according to service, project and inventory supply needsWork with internal customers to expedite and resolve supply issuesProvide delivery dates to project managers, service, and operationsAccountable for Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s): On Time Delivery; PO Backlog; PO Accuracy (ship date, price, account, etc.); Premium FreightQualify, source, and negotiate, with an emphasis to identify cost reduction opportunities with suppliersContinuously evaluate the performance of the current supply base, map and identify new suppliers and establish and maintain relationships with the key suppliersDaily interaction with engineering and suppliers Manage sourcing activities in project phase and act as the main interface towards suppliers and internal projects during the entire project phaseBe an active member in the network of Project BuyersMeasure key supplier performance and drive resolution to issues by understanding supplier capacities and capabilitiesDrive elimination of supplier defects received, and process returned material within 48 hoursJob Responsibilities:5-8 years of direct purchasing experience in an OEM environmentProven experience within materials management situations (inventory control, physical inventory and logistics)Strong working knowledge of mechanical items and electrical componentsBachelor’s Degree from an accredited school or US Military in Business Administration, Materials Management, Accounting, or Logistics preferredCompetent computer skills with ERP system, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Ability to organize, evaluate, prioritize tasks, risks, resources, milestones and deliverablesSelf-starter and ability to multi-task in fast paced environmentPerks:Competitive base salaryComprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (with company contributions), and more$1 for $1 401k match up to 4%9 Company-paid holidaysGenerous personal time off that increases with tenureEducation assistanceEmployee referral bonus programOngoing training and development by internal and external industry expertsPureflow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including a background check and drug test for all positions.