Buyer III

Kelvion Products IncCatoosa, OK
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: Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services supporting the manufacture of a finished product by performing the following duties.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated integrity with strong business and personal ethics.
  • Self-starting team player who demonstrates an attitude reflective of the Kelvion operating values.
  • 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. May have to attend business events off-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.
  • Personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, graphics, etc.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, Outlook).
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate's degree preferred or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 7-10 years related experience as a buyer; or equivalent combination of education in manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Engage suppliers strategically.
  • Control operating cash flow.
  • Utilize contract language to recover supplier induced costs.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
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