Buyer

JOB SUMMARY:

A Douglas Machine Inc. Buyer is responsible for supply chain management. This includes, but not limited to, the following: contract management, developing and implementing bids, establishing new sources of supply, consolidating existing sources of supply, managing supply chain improvement projects, and intervening on critical supply chain issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).
• Ensure the highest standards are followed according to Douglas Machine’s Statement of Supply Chain Ethics.
• Continuously develop skills and knowledge in supply chain management profession.
• Establish confidentiality agreements with suppliers.
• Schedule and lead supplier meetings, which include preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Meet with engineers to understand needs and issues and provides follow up communications.
• Manage the development of bid documents for new and existing requirements.
• Lead internal strategy development and supplier negotiations assuring the interests of Douglas Machine Inc. are managed.
• Communicate critical supply issues (delivery, quality, price, etc) to Director of Materials and executive sponsor as needed.
• Develop contracts and agreements with suppliers to reflect negotiated conditions.
• Work with the Sourcing Coordinator to assure the daily and weekly requirements are managed in the best interest of Douglas Machine Inc.
• Work with the Sourcing Coordinator to develop and disseminate the supplier performance data regarding service, quality, and cost.
• Work with Director of Materials to implement improvements in supply management process.
• Participate in the measurement and reporting of cost increases, reductions, and avoidances.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong PC knowledge with well-developed MS Office application skills.
• Strong organizational and team building skills.
• Ability to analyze data and write/generate reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with persons at all levels within the organization as well as with supplier representatives.
• Capable of managing supply chain related projects to through to completion in a timely manner.
• Minimum of three to five years supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires moderate to low supervision.
• Has or will work towards a professional certification (CPM, APICS, NAPM, etc.).
• Is a resource for the procurement group on supply chain issues.

OTHER INFORMATION:

All full time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.