What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Applied Industrial Technologies?
What You’ll Do
The Buyer is a process-oriented individual who has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule. The Buyer is responsible for procuring material at the best combination of cost, quality, and availability for both standard production assemblies as well as first time automation system builds from the Engineered Solutions group. The Buyer I must possess the ability to manage multiple projects at once and thrive in environments with quickly changing priorities. Additional details about what you will be doing includes:
Benefits
Olympus Controls (olympus-controls.com) is committed to attracting, training, and retaining a talented team. We are proud of the culture we have built and want you to join us! In addition, you will receive rewards and resources you need to feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. Benefits include:
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
The Buyer is a process-oriented individual who has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule. The Buyer is responsible for procuring material at the best combination of cost, quality, and availability for both standard production assemblies as well as first time automation system builds from the Engineered Solutions group. The Buyer I must possess the ability to manage multiple projects at once and thrive in environments with quickly changing priorities. Additional details about what you will be doing includes:
- Initiate purchase orders and manage revisions for parts and services based on demand generated through customer sales orders
- Provide regular material status reports for multiple projects highlighting changes in material, pricing, lead times and other critical supply chain information to all stakeholders
- Monitor, report and update the status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of potential issues with material availability or delivery schedules
- Coordinate material flows through product/bill of materials (BOM) changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
- Secure and analyze supplier quotations, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and availability/schedule
- Support the engineered solutions group in compiling costed BOMs of low – mid level complexity to satisfy cost estimates for new business
Benefits
Olympus Controls (olympus-controls.com) is committed to attracting, training, and retaining a talented team. We are proud of the culture we have built and want you to join us! In addition, you will receive rewards and resources you need to feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. Benefits include:
- Base hourly bonus eligibility
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program (EAP), vacation and sick time
- A lasting and growing career – as you gain experience and become an expert in this field, you’ll have numerous career paths to choose from
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement
- 0-4 years of experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, related field and/or relevant experience in a Buyer or Supply Chain role preferred
- Highschool degree or equivalent required
- Prior experience using an ERP system’s purchasing functions; SAP a plus
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
- Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
- Excellent organization, written/verbal communication, and follow-up skills
- Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
- Ability to move/transport material up to 30lbs
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.