Buyer I

AAON, Inc.•Tulsa, OK

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: Responsible for planning and procuring material requirements to drive lowest possible overall cost, drive year over year productivity savings, and inventory reduction commitments for assigned parts/vendors. Analyze and forecast market data to ensure the best price acquisition. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Identifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers for goods and services. Ensures requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment are prepared, executed, and reviewed to meet company standards and expectations. Provides commodity forecast data to suppliers; establish appropriate order lot size and packaging quantities to achieve optimum material flow and inventory objectives. Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers, monitors their performance and conformity, and resolves any issues or disputes that may arise. Stays up to date on industry trends, price fluctuations, market conditions and new products or services to make informed decisions. Monitors and analyzes costs and finds ways to reduce expenses while maintaining quality and service levels. Ensures all procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements. Attends vendor lunches and dinners as well as team events occasionally, to build relationships. Coordinates activities with the Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Engineering Departments to ensure all deadlines are met. Analyzes market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability. Expedites purchase orders & informs departments of expected delivery dates, while ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is being shared with the Engineering team to make deviations as necessary. At AAON, we are driven by a commitment to innovation and sustainability. Since 1988, we have been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, providing cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Our dedication to designing and manufacturing highly configurable equipment ensures that we meet the exact needs of our clients, delivering unparalleled efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in our mission to create a cleaner and more sustainable future.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
At least three years’ experience in business, supply chain management or related field
Communicates effectively in written and spoken form
Exhibits good decision-making and problem solving abilities
Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills
Works with minimal supervision
Works effectively in a team environment
Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
Excellent skills at negotiating
Strong efficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Planning and procuring material requirements
Driving lowest possible overall cost
Driving year over year productivity savings
Driving inventory reduction commitments for assigned parts/vendors
Analyzing and forecasting market data
Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers
Ensuring requisitions and purchase orders are prepared, executed, and reviewed
Providing commodity forecast data to suppliers
Establishing appropriate order lot size and packaging quantities
Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers
Monitoring supplier performance and conformity
Resolving issues or disputes with suppliers
Staying up to date on industry trends, price fluctuations, and market conditions
Monitoring and analyzing costs to reduce expenses
Ensuring procurement activities adhere to company policies and regulations
Attending vendor lunches and dinners
Coordinating activities with other departments
Analyzing market and delivery systems
Expediting purchase orders and informing departments of delivery dates