Purchaser

Description

This role is responsible for maintaining daily purchasing activities using the forecast and MRP. Must have a deep knowledge of manufacturing, inventory and supply chain management.

• At least 1 year of experience as a Purchaser/Buyer
• At least 1 year of experience working in inventory and supply chain management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP software
• Preferred Quick Books experience
• Excellent foresight and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

• Maintain daily purchasing activities using the forecast and MRP
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments
• Stay current with existing and upcoming projects (attend weekly project meetings)
• Maintain open purchase orders/backorders and ensure accuracy
• Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs
• New item creation in Quick Books
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Negotiate lower pricing
• Search and source potential suppliers and vendors
• Provide reports for management
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks of current market/economy trends that may affect demand

• 1st shift position
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Overtime as needed

Candidates that accept an offer of employment will be required to pass a background and drug screen. Candidates must also meet ATF requirements for firearm possession.

• PTO with annual rollover; accrual beginning at 90 days
• 9 holidays and 1 floating holiday; and Veteran's Day paid double for employees whose DD214 is on file
• 4 traditional and 2 basic coverage health insurance plans to choose from
• Employer contribution monthly on healthcare plans
• Traditional and Roth 401k options with company match
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment insurance
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access
• 2 dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurances including: accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Employee discounts on company products

Diamondback America does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.