Buyer II

Kelvion Products Inc•Catoosa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kelvion, our mission is to lead the industrial transformation by championing innovation and sustainability. From optimizing data centers and advancing hydrogen production to revolutionizing refrigeration and HVAC systems, our mission-critical thermal solutions empower industries around the globe. United as “One Kelvion,” our global team delivers innovative solutions that drive customer success and support a sustainable future. Kelvion – Together, We Shape the Future. The Role Procures materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with purchasing products and services by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Five (5) years of procurement experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Administration

Responsibilities

Monitors and administrates activities involved in the procurement of goods and services.
Receives purchase orders, invoices, and other forms and reconciles for completeness and accuracy.
Works with vendors to ensure that products are delivered according to schedule and that purchasing terms and conditions are clear and agreed upon.
Stores and retrieves purchase orders, proof of purchase, proof of delivery, pricing quotes, receipts and other necessary documents.
Verifies bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and approves bills for payment.
Enters purchase orders for services and spare parts as directed by manager.
Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from vendors.
Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
Purchase materials and services as needed.
Responsible for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources; forecast data, monitor and address supplier quality and delivery performance; track internal demand and material assets to optimize purchase.
Must meet all deadlines i.e. reporting, expediting, etc.
Incorporate planning decisions from internal customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability and arrive at optimal solutions with the lowest total cost to the company.
Develop requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and manages day to day supplier activities, and interfaces with internal and external customers, other Procurement peers and suppliers.
Expedite deliveries of equipment and supplies.
Coordinate job requirements as needed with engineering and sales.
Prepare RFQ's to obtain competitive bids from approved sources.
Demonstrated integrity with strong business and personal ethics.
Self-starting team player who demonstrates an attitude reflective of the Kelvion operating values.
Engage suppliers strategically.
Control operating cash flow.
Utilize contract language to recover supplier induced costs.
Strong business and personal ethics.
Conflict resolution and coaching ability.
Ability to drive and implement change as needed.
Strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Accept responsibility and find solutions when problems, events or circumstances are beyond one's control.
Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site.
Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.
Performs analytical, operational, and administrative tasks in support of Managers and Buyers involved in the purchase of acquisition of goods, assets, processes, patents, copyrights, or possession of other services.
Sits in on meeting with vendors, takes meeting notes, and provides supplemental comments as the Buyer leads the negotiation process.
Verifies specifications of purchase requests, prepares purchase orders, places orders to vendors, and completes the corresponding paperwork.
Prepares and maintains purchasing and payment records, keeps receipts for future reference, and provides accurate spending figures to the Finance Department.