Buyer - Temporary (Remote)

Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Why Valmont Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. A Brief Summary Of This Position This is an individual contributor position responsible for procurement of assigned items, planning, coordinating and reviewing activities related to an assigned divisional commodity, and inventory management with the goal of satisfying customer requirements. The Buyer commits funds, makes strategic business decisions and operates as the liaison between the assigned business and procurement of those commodities. This Buyer is accountable for inventory levels of raw materials and will use existing tools, or create queries, to assist in the management of such as well as participating in company objectives (Lean) and continuing professional development. This position is performed with minimal direct supervision. The Buyer generates quotations, expedites and places purchase orders according to existing strategy and previously negotiated prices in addition to sourcing potential new suppliers. On assigned items, all Engineering Change Notices, invoicing discrepancies, shortages, quality issues, inventory analysis and supplier analysis will be handled by this employee.

Essential Functions Responsible for making effective and timely decisions to resolve material shortages in production

Achievement of outstanding internal customer satisfaction and maintenance of relationships between the supply base and Valmont Industries, Inc.

Responsible for efficiently and economically ensuring the timely delivery of purchased material for divisional production and related support functions consistent with divisional inventory policy

Responsible for preparing Return Goods Orders and the disposition of rejected material to closure

Responsible for maintaining a professional working relationship with suppliers, Engineers, Production Control, Marketing, Manufacturing and other Purchasing personnel

Resolves problems related in invoicing receipts, acknowledgements, material shortages, delinquencies and certifications with vendors, divisional and corporate personnel

Coordinates Engineering Change Notices for items purchased affecting new or existing materials in order to ease transition and manage inventory levels

Expedites delivery of past due or moved-up purchase orders for specified suppliers – records any date revisions in system

Contact suppliers to resolve shipment discrepancies or quality issues

Provides metrics and delivers scorecard data collaborating with suppliers regarding quality, on-time delivery, costing & customer experience performance

Analyze on-hand levels, reorder levels, and reorder quantities for assigned items, making necessary database changes or recommendations to correct problem items

Analyze delivery issues and adjust database as required for assigned items

Devise purchasing procedures to improve service and/or reduced cost

Ability to climb stairs and wear necessary PPE in production facilities

Other Important Details About The Role Provides sourcing assistance in meeting needs of production in the case of a major shutdown.

Assist Accounts Payable in timely credit/debit reconciliation

Act as a backup for other Buyers

Develop a deeper understanding of production requirement data and how to properly respond to the stated requirements

Participate in Lean initiative events such as inventory carrying costs, Kanban, consignment, floor stock

Assist Corporate Purchasing in supplier consolidation efforts

Conduct studies of material costs and supplier services and recommend change in cross-train Associate Buyers for job specific functions (Drop Ship Orders, Off-site Orders, etc.)

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Preferred Bachelors in relevant field or Associates Degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant quality experience.

Professional work experience with contract management and negotiations

A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

The ability to travel domestically up to 5% of the scheduled work time

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications Five (5) years of experience in a purchasing/supply chain role

Previous experience in sales, operations, operations planning, master scheduling, production planning, inventory control or production control within an MRP/ERP environment

One year of purchasing experience within a manufacturing or fabrication environment

Certified in Production and Inventory Management

Previous work experience evaluating the integrity and reliability of business systems

Experience analyzing data to minimize inventory and adjust system data to support determinations

A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Lean theory management and material requirements planning (MRP)

Professional work experience with inventory and current production activity control techniques, steel capabilities and applications, development and use of data query, and product produced

An understanding of production requirement data and the ability to properly respond to the stated requirements

The ability to resolve problems related to invoicing, receipts, acknowledgements, material shortages, delinquencies and certifications by interacting with vendors, appropriate divisional departments or corporate purchasing personnel

The ability to analyze data and make informed decisions

Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment And Physical Efforts Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. No travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk when moving about the office. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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