Purchasing Specialist

bdtronic Inc. | Broken Arrow, Oklahoma | Full-time | Exempt | $60,000 - $70,000 per year

bdtronic Inc. is the North American subsidiary of bdtronic GmbH, a global manufacturer of precision dispensing, potting, hot staking, and plasma systems. We design, build, and support automated dispensing machines for automotive Tier 1 suppliers, electronics manufacturers, and EV battery producers. 

As our Purchasing Specialist, you make sure our machines are built on time, at the right quality, and at the right cost. You will buy the machinery, equipment, parts, supplies, services, and raw or semi-finished materials that keep our manufacturing and operations running. Every purchase affects our margins, so this role plays a direct part in making the business profitable.

• Source goods and services at the best quality and price, in the correct quantities, with timely delivery

• Prepare purchase orders, solicit and compare bids, and review requisitions against budget and policy

• Research and evaluate suppliers on price, quality, reliability, service, capacity, and reputation

• Negotiate, administer, and monitor supplier contracts and performance

• Write and review product specifications, building working technical knowledge of what we buy

• Track deliveries, resolve late or missing shipments, and verify invoices against purchase orders

• Maintain purchasing records, cost data, and supplier lists, and prepare expenditure reports

• Monitor laws and regulations that affect procurement, including duties and freight

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

• Experience in procurement, contracting, accounts payable, or financial management is preferred

• Strong computer skills, including ERP, accounting, database, and project management software

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• A self-motivated, professional attitude and comfort making decisions with accountability

• Career growth: Build a path toward a senior purchasing, procurement, or operations lead role, including warehouse management, as we scale

• Global network: Work with colleagues and process specialists across bdtronic GmbH in Germany

• Growing team: Join while we expand our sales, assembly, and support teams

• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with company match; paid time off and holidays

This is an on-site position at our Broken Arrow, Oklahoma office, working primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Travel is approximately 0% to 10% of the time.

bdtronic Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.