Buyer II

Buyer II

Location:

Elon, NC, US, 27244

Onsite

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid‑handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid‑handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid‑handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high‑value hazardous and non‑hazardous bulk products;

railcar and transport tank‑truck valves, gauging devices and tank‑monitoring systems; automated storage‑terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum‑jacketed piping and gas‑handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch‑free and soft‑touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world.

OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

The Buyer II works within the purchasing department. The Buyer II will be responsible for expediting for the Products division of CES. The Buyer II will update Manufacturing and planning on all expedited parts through the established communication tools. The Buyer II will act as a buyer to enter Purchase orders, review MRP, primarily as assigned by the Purchasing Team Lead or Director of Purchasing.

The Buyer may be assigned vendors to manage by using the materials planning system specified. The Buyer will attend Tier meetings or Gemba walks as directed and will act as a backup for other buyers in the group.

• Follow all PPE requirements for any facility the buyer is located in or visits. Responsible for reporting any unsafe acts or processes through the appropriate systems or managers.
• Expedite parts that are requested through the expedite email address or team meetings. Expediting is defined as contacting a vendor on the delivery of a specific PO either through email or phone and reporting those results to the requesting party or communication tool.
• Change or amend dates in the ERP system to reflect actual delivery dates so the scheduling system can stay up to date.
• Track international shipments through the appropriate vendor portals and manage the dates received in the ERP system and report them in any scheduling meetings.
• Enter Purchase orders either by utilizing MRP, Re‑order point planning or the e‑req system. Ensure Purchase orders are accurate and distribute them to Vendors using the standard work processes.
• Manage Vendors as assigned by the Team lead or Director/Manager, utilizing the specified Vendor Management KPI’s, plus weekly/daily communication as the situation requires. Request resourcing or adding additional sources of supply by liaising with the Strategic Sourcing team.
• Attend all Purchasing or production team meetings and any other team meetings where component part delivery is requested.
• Escalate any issues with part delivery or vendor behavior to the appropriate buyer, Purchasing team lead or purchasing director/manager for assistance in bringing the product in house.
• Edit or Enter Master Data in the site ERP system as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Average to above average proficiency on all MS365 products, especially MS Excel.
• Ability to walk through the plant and to the loading dock multiple times per day and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance;

commuter benefits; parental, military,…