Commodity Buyer
- Employer
- Doosan Bobcat North America
- Location
- South Windsor, CT
- Salary
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- Industry
- Manufacturing and Production
- Role
- Administrative
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Job Title
Commodity Buyer
Location
South Windsor, CT
Role & Responsibility
Job Description
The Commodity Buyer is part of the Supply Chain team and is responsible for the procurement of raw materials, goods, and services in support of manufacturing. This includes the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of the movement of materials through the production cycle. It also involves utilizing production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels, ensuring materials standards are met, working with outside suppliers through the processes of issuing requests for quotation, obtaining quotes, examining bids, and making award decisions under the leadership of the Director of Supply Chain. The focus is to support the successful execution of commodity strategies, building product and process expertise, and interfacing cross functionally in a proactive manner.
- Negotiate with suppliers regarding price, lead time, order quantities, shipping terms, and delivery expectations to achieve ongoing cost containment and improvement
- Generate purchase orders based upon replenishment parameters derived from MRP and/or manual purchase order creation to meet expectations of stock availability and production requirements
- Ensure orders are shipped on time and meet all purchase order requirements
- Maintain accuracy of purchase orders within ERP to clearly communicate availability dates to customers
- Resolve compliance discrepancies and support resolution using leverage and claims management
- Resolve delivery discrepancies and maintain clear, timely communication to Stakeholders on the progress of product deliveries
- Resolve invoice discrepancies as required
- Evaluate and work closely with Planning, Engineering, and Manufacturing to maintain planning parameters to meet inventory expectations
- Support new source development in accordance with commodity strategies
- Understand and maintain supplier annual performance metrics and drive improvement activities
Job Requirement
EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years of experience in a fast paced team environment
- Skilled in both tactical and strategic procurement
- Skilled in J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Office and MRP software
- Knowledge of market data and able to formulate fact based negotiation strategies
- Team player mentality with multitasking and intrapersonal skills along with a general sense of urgency
- Able to interact cross-functionally while delivering stakeholder satisfaction
- Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, project management and other process improvement practices
- Multi-language skills a plus
- Adaptability to complete various tasks as business needs change
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Business or related field including Engineering
Functional Competency
Decision-making Scope (Range)
Communication
Others
Additional information
- Job might require some domestic travel
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
Nearest Major Market: Hartford
Company
Our people power our progress. Keeping our company moving forward means empowering employees with opportunities to grow and the resources necessary to be happy, healthy and productive. That’s why we offer our people a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Here, you’ll enjoy full health coverage, paid time off, income protection, employee discounts on certain consumer goods, tuition reimbursement and more.
How do different cultures play a part in your organization?
Our North American headquarters is located in North Dakota, where we started the compact equipment industry. But our locations span the entire globe – dealers, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices – where innovation is driven forward worldwide. To continue expanding our reach, we’ve opened the Global Collaboration Center in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have?
•Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
•These are entry level opportunities
•Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly. Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements. Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
•The ability to communicate with supervisors and fellow workers in both written and verbal forms at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED is required.
•Job specific skills, techniques and safe work and equipment operating practices are learned through on-the-job and classroom training. General instructions are given on recurring duties, operations and assignments; detailed instructions are given on new duties, operations and assignments.
How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our employees are the driving force behind our brand. We cultivate an environment where they feel valued and build their career while working for an industry leader. Career opportunities include positions in our corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. We also have a highly-competitive internship and co-op program. Your opportunity to contribute to the future of the compact equipment industry is right here.
Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? https://www.bobcat.com/company-info/next-is-now
What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying?
Our success is powered by our people. Plain and simple. Their dedication and passion for empowering customers to accomplish more is what drives our continued industry leadership. Our integrated, global team of employees and dedicated dealers work together to deliver the best products and services; making lives, businesses and communities better and stronger.
Bobcat Company is both an employer and partner of choice, and we pride ourselves in attracting, retaining and developing top-tier talent and dealers to drive our mission forward.
- Website
- https://www.bobcat.com/na/en/company/careers
- Location
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North Dakota
United States
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