Buyer

Buyer Diversified Manufacturing Inc - 3.4 Lockport, NY Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $80,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions) Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description Company Overview:

Diversified Manufacturing has been a premier provider of heat transfer technology, weldments, and fabricated metal components since 1955. Our talented team provides engineering, metal fabrication, machining, and integration services to businesses globally.

Position Summary:

The Buyer oversees and enhances the purchasing function for the company, ensuring materials and commodity fluctuation are taken into consideration for client projects and orders.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees the purchasing function based on current backlog and standard serial business with emphasis on material planning to fit the company's current business model of strategy and growth. Provides leadership with purchasing function and engages with vendors and potential vendors to deliver highest quality materials or services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Monitors the performance of vendors regarding quoting, acknowledgement process, on-time delivery, and quality of deliverables and services. Maintains a database to evaluate all KPI's. Establishes blanket orders where applicable to achieve cost effective management of high volume materials Fully understands commodity market to forecast trends and plan effective procurement of materials. Communicates lead time, material issues, and options for improvement effectively to other levels and departments of management. Maintains all inventory controls via cycle counts and ERP/MRP system. Collaborates with Quality area to investigate and resolve supplier/material issues. Maintains goals with integrity and adherence to all Company core goals and standards. Performs additional projects as assigned by VP of Operations.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with focus on supply chain management Minimum 8 years' experience in Supply Chain Management in an industrial manufacturing environment Strong understanding of markets, commodities and materials involved in fabrication of ASME Pressure Vessels Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, MRP/ERP System (JobBoss) and additional documentation software Strong communication skills to successfully interact with vendors, customers, direct reports, and other departments. Ability to effectively enhance the business model through continuous improvement and strategic processes Ability to work effectively with others, motivate employees and enhance change management Maintains highest ethical and credibility standards

What We Offer:

We offer a quality and customer-focused environment with the opportunity to make a difference and work with all levels of employees. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and life insurance Flexible spending account Generous paid time off 10 paid holidays A robust 401k plan A business casual, team-oriented, and innovative work environment