Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Buyer

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).

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

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. Our proven technology in LPG and NH3 products allows us to craft solutions compatible with emerging alternatives like Bio LPG formulations and ammonia. Whether it’s storage, transportation, or setting up filling stations, PES’s commitment to quality, performance, and cost‑effectiveness is unparalleled.

We pride ourselves on delivering tested and reliable solutions backed by unrivaled technical and sales support. From our roots in the U.S.A. to our global reach with regional customization, PES is poised to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of this new era of energy. For more information on OPW's Propane Energy Solutions, please visit our website: OPW Propane Energy Solutions.

SCOPE
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The Buyer position is a highly visible position with primary responsibility to support daily production requirements across multiple manufacturing locations. This position partners with Operation’s 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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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• 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.
• Works 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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• 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
• and application of purchasing cost reduction methods
• Material requirements planning (MRP) system proficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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