Buyer, Business

D.S. Brown, 300 East Cherry St., North Baltimore, OH 45872, USA

Schedule:
Monday through Friday, Day Shift

Founded in 1890, The D.S. Brown Company, a Gibraltar Industries Company, is a world-wide leader and supplier of engineered products to the bridge and highway industry. Headquartered in North Baltimore, Ohio, the Company actively sells to bridge and pavement contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction product distributors. The D.S. Brown Company prides itself on its quality workforce and its reputable products. Check us out at  and become part of our awesome team!

Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply. Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries. This is an on-site position located in North Baltimore, OH.

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• Receives and reviews requisitions and/or project material requirements for required goods or services.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders
• Administers purchase agreements and manages day-to-day relationships with assigned suppliers
• Interview vendors to obtain product or service information, such as but not limited to price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Expedites orders and requests as needed.
• Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.
• Creates Request for Quote (RFQ) package and transmits to appropriate suppliers
• Identify purchasing and cost saving opportunities for the Company and leverage price negotiations, track and report savings to Supply Chain Manager
• Review supplier quotes/proposals and negotiate purchases/contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Monitors supplier performance and provides feedback to supplier.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Keeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned commodities, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
• Analyze and recommend appropriate MRD levels of safety stock or Kanban levels to ensure on time delivery within stated lead time target.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Able to communicate effectively with DSB staff and suppliers.
• Able to enter data associated with purchase orders

Degree:
High School Diploma / GED

Years of

Experience:

5,…