Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Junior Buyer. This position reports to Purchasing/Sourcing Supervisor and will work in Stuart/Port St Lucie, Florida.

As Junior Buyer of the Stuart/Port St Lucie team, you will be involved in assisting in the procurement and sourcing of materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable negotiated terms for the organization. They will assist in coordinating the release of supplier production work orders based on current needs that satisfy customer orders and planned inventory levels. They will also be responsible for data management and KPI tracking.

• Negotiate prices and commercial issues/terms regarding cost, delivery, replenishment lead time, shipping, etc.
• Be a supporting member of the teams assigned to develop new products from project definition to first production and field support
• Ensure that the right amount of the products or services are received in a timely manner
• Monitor inventory levels of current stock, assist in managing consigned inventory at outplant locations, and stay current on any changes in either the supply of or demand for needed products and materials
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on price, quality, on time delivery, service support, availability, reliability, selection, etc.
• Identify appropriate suppliers by studying catalogs, industry and company publications, directories, and trade journals
• Conduct financial analyses as directed
• Maintain bills of material in the ERP system to ensure proper material drives
• Control cost of goods sold by negotiating purchase prices as well as finding alternate vendors and materials
• Identify new ways to expand use of the ERP system for greater productivity, integration, and data management
• Manage completeness and correctness of all supplier work orders
• Provide data for KPI standards (inventory, productivity, quality, cost, and pick time)
• Audit, investigate, and record material issues and inventory discrepancies
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of product, process, or quality system nonconformance
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, or quality system
• Ensure compliance to the Dometic Code of Conduct
• Complete other job duties and assignments as required

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

A suitable background would be a solid experience within supply chain and manufacturing as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Degree or certificate in business, supply chain management, engineering, project management, or a related discipline
• 2 to 3 years of experience in related field
• Purchasing or Strategic Sourcing in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Basic understanding of supply-chain management
• General knowledge of ERP/MRP system, Intuitive preferred, or a similar system
• Proficient in MS Office 365 Applications, Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel
• Reasonable math skills and able to form basic formulas
• Knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area using the principles of 5S
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards