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Buyer Dover Corp paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Georgia, Conyers Sep 18, 2026
Job Title:
Buyer Location:
Conyers, GA What we're looking for: Hillphoenix is looking for a Buyer, who performs 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. What you'll be responsible for in this role: Issue POs daily in response to various demand signals (Kanban, MRP, Min / Max)
Expedite deliveries to ensure on-time delivery of components to the production line
Work with other departments to mitigate impact of changes in pricing and lead times
Partner with engineering to identify alternate materials if delivery would delay production or lead to an increase in excess inventory
Maintain professional company image and supplier relations through daily business communications
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
Seasonally adjust purchase volumes to support business 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 What are the basic qualifications? Minimum 2 years' purchasing experience
Bachelor's degree or 5 years' relevant experience required What are the preferred qualifications? Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required
ERP experience required, Visual & Oracle preferred
CPIM certification preferred
Lean and / or CI experience preferred To be a great fit for the role: 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 read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Reasoning Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Must have a bias for action and ability to make decisions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
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. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company. Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
Winning Through Customers
Respects and Values People
Expectations for Results
High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust What's in it for you? Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays #LI-CW2
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$59,428 / year median in Georgia
-3% projected decline