Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

OPW Propane Energy Solutions (PES) is your premier choice for alternative fuel solutions. With over a century of expertise in manufacturing top‑of‑the‑line gas flow and control products, PES stands at the forefront of innovation in the industry.

This is an onsite role at our Elon, North Carolina campus with a base schedule of Monday through Friday, first shift.

The buyer position is a highly visible position with primary responsibility to support daily production requirements across multiple manufacturing locations. This position partners with the Operations Planning community to successfully execute the business plan to provide world‑class customer service. The scope of this role will increase as business priorities emerge and grow with RegO.

• Day‑to‑day procurement activities to ensure on‑time deliveries, inventory levels, and supplier relationship management.
• Responsible for independently purchasing a wide array of inventory items using ERP.
• Improve supplier performance by monitoring quality, cost, delivery, and inventory metrics.
• Assure replenishment parameters are maintained by purchasing to support customers and inventory management and optimization.
• Work with suppliers for improvement opportunities in terms of cost, quality, delivery and lead time.
• Resolve pricing and receiving discrepancies with vendors, coordinate with accounts payable department.

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, quantitative fields or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Computer savvy:
  Knowledgeable with ERP, Excel, MS Office Suite, etc.
• Ability to read engineering blueprints and understand manufacturing processes.
• Self‑driven, results‑oriented with a positive outlook.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Professional phone etiquette is a must.
• Self‑motivated and possesses the ability to complete tasks on time and with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of
  • purchasing terminology and practices
  • analytical, mathematical skills
  • negotiation skills
  • application of purchasing cost reduction methods
  • Material requirements planning (MRP) system proficiency

• APICS/CPM/CPIM/CSCP or equivalent certification desirable.

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, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.