Buyer/Planner II

2 months ago

Minneapolis, United States Dalsin Industries Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-2:00pm


Job Summary:

Procures and plans the materials and outside services as assigned to support manufacturing production and machinery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Procurement and inventory planning responsibility for assigned higher expenditure inventory and non-inventory commodities.
  • Processes and issues purchase orders for indirect and MRO expenditures according to company policies.
  • Reviews ERP purchase suggestions for jobs needing outside services, i.e. powder coating, plating, e-coat, stripping, blasting etc.
  • Execute supplier scorecards to measure performance and use the data to drive improvement and reduce the total cost of ownership.
  • Primary contact with suppliers in communicating and coordinating quotes, order expedites, cancellations, push outs, as well as resolving any quality issues.
  • Developing and implementing a sourcing strategy for assigned commodities to ensure the supply base will keep up with company growth.
  • Finding and developing new suppliers and ensuring the optimal number of suppliers are qualified for the assigned commodities.
  • Understanding trends in raw materials that drive overall price for responsible commodities – manage increases and decreases effectively – assist in implementing and negotiating contracts.
  • Effectively negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best cost and implement programs that optimize inventory turns and working capital.
  • Ensuring policies and procedures are followed and maintained as improvements are made.
  • Build and develop relationships across multiple departments and sites to ensure the procurement strategies support the overall company strategies.
  • Build and develop relationships with suppliers.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical and statistical skills are required.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Education and Experience:

  • Associate’s degree in business or related field, bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Previous experience in purchasing or supply chain role, experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Familiarity with metal coatings (powder coating, plating, e-coating, wet paint etc.) is preferred. Understanding of metals industry and processes preferred.
  • 5+ years’ experience in an OEM or job shop required.
  • Previous commodity experience with a minimum annual expenditure responsibility of

$10 million required.

Skills Required:

  • Computer skills required, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point
  • Self-motivated with a commitment to quality and customer service
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to build relationships internally and externally
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, and statistical skills
  • Able to work independently and make decisions (not part of buyer I desc.)

Physical and Mental Demands:

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment:

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. The environment is a clean office, minimal noise. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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