What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at GD Energy Products?
GD Energy Products – New Name, Same Legacy
The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name – GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will.
GD Energy Products is looking for a Buyer to work in Tulsa, OK.
When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!
Job Summary:
The Buyer will research and purchase engineered products for our manufacturing facility.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name – GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will.
GD Energy Products is looking for a Buyer to work in Tulsa, OK.
When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!
Job Summary:
The Buyer will research and purchase engineered products for our manufacturing facility.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversees and maintains current inventory.
- Research, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
- Responsible for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and materials as assigned, including source selection, order placement and follow-up.
- Manages order changes with suppliers to avoid cost and delivery delays.
- Negotiates pricing and delivery terms with vendors that are not part of a master agreement or corporate contract.
- Analyzes weekly reports on past due purchase orders; follows up on back orders and communicates delays and changes to other materials, manufacturing, and sales/customer service personnel as appropriate.
- Utilizes ERP (SAP) system in compliance with supply chain processes. Ensures purchase orders are confirmed within defined time parameters.
- Serves as liaison to vendors and suppliers; communicates information, internally and externally to ensure appropriate personnel are notified of delays, changes, and errors with goods ordered & received.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Experience in scheduling, inventory control, or production, and/or procurement for a manufacturing environment required.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, is required; experience with SAP is strongly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to compile information and make decisions.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Customer Service/Supply Chain/Logistics experience with SAP knowledge required preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics etc. preferred
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to regularly travel to trade shows and retail locations.