Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for supplier management, on-time-delivery, and inventory management, as well as driving cost savings and cost avoidance, dual sourcing, and risk mitigation initiatives across the business. The individual is responsible for ensuring the availability of purchased parts, components, assemblies and services to satisfy Customer Orders. The role requires an individual with both tactical and strategic abilities, willing and able to interact at all levels of the organization including product segment planners, product design, customer service and manufacturing supervision.

What You'll Do

• Successfully perform the tactical execution of ERP review, including the review of inventory levels, buffer stock, customer orders, etc...
• Issue and modify purchase orders as necessary based on the needs of the business.
• Expediting of purchased items as required.
• Manage procurement data integrity for assigned areas.
• Manage the material discrepancy process to ensure that Material Discrepancy Reports are processed expeditiously.
• Assist in make/buy analysis and other strategic procurement decisions.
• Work with the Procurement Team, Dover Category Managers, PSG Supply Chain Director to evaluate and manage supply base.
• Conform to all ISO 9001 policies and procedures, Company Code of Ethics, and Company Purchasing Policies.
• Generate purchase orders to meet program and production schedules employing best practice methodology regarding asset management and cost control.
• Assist in managing purchased materials costs through effective supply base management and cost reduction initiatives.
• Achieve in depth product and commodity knowledge to understand the relationship to supplier technology, capabilities, processes, and capacities.
• Professionally resolve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner.
• Additional tasks as required.

What You'll Bring

• 5 years' experience in purchasing/materials/supply chain management.
• Bachelor's Degree - Procurement, Logistics, Business, Engineering or related field (preferred but not required).
• Professional certification CPSM, CPM, CPIM, CIRM (preferred).
• Experience, or knowledge of, ERP/MRP/MRP II systems.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to think both tactically and strategically.
• Experience or education with Kanban systems and other lean manufacturing techniques is a plus.
• Excellent people skills and adaptable to change.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring

• Strong analysis capabilities that convert large amounts of disparate data into a cohesive set of information that enables decision making.
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks.
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win, self-starter with ability to solve problems, anticipate and avoid issues.
• Strong attention to detail, hands-on and strive to execute.
• Interfaces with wide array of individuals, able to influence.

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