Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Hillphoenix is looking for a Buyer, whoperforms various purchasing and planning duties to obtain supplies and raw materials in support of the production schedule. The Buyer will work as part of cross-functional team to identify low-cost, high-quality, reliable sources of supply in support of strategic business objectives.

Expedite deliveries to ensure on-time delivery of components to the production line
Partner with engineering to identify alternate materials if delivery would delay production or lead to an increase in excess inventory
Utilize ERP system to provide data on demand history and usage for use in negotiating contracts / quotes with suppliers
Provide forecast of future demand to suppliers based upon historical demand, market / sales intelligence and knowledge of engineering changes
Issue debit memos to vendors on changes resulting from returned / rejected material
Calculate and maintain optimal inventory levels to support safety stock needed to absorb demand variation while supporting inventory turns objectives
Identify root cause of errors in material tracking processes, BOM accuracy, UOM conversions, etc. that contribute to supply chain defects
Work closely with finance and engineering to disposition E&O material

Minimum 2 years' purchasing experience
Bachelor's degree or 5 years' relevant experience required

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
ERP experience required, Visual & Oracle preferred
Knowledge & Expectations -Requires working knowledge of computers with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Oracle experience a plus.
Language Skills - Good communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability -Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. Winning Through Customers
Medical, Dental, and Vision

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays