Buyer

DSTI•Andover, MN

11d

About The Position

Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. (DSTI) of Andover, MN is looking to hire a full-time Buyer. As a Buyer at DSTI you are primarily responsible for procuring critical raw materials, hardware, seals, bearings, electrical components and outside services to support sales quoting as well as manufacturing operations. We are a publicly owned manufacturing company that designs and produces high-performance custom fluid sealing solutions for multiple industries including medical, aerospace, oil and gas, food packaging, and alternative energy. We are an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with design engineers on site. We take pride in our clean and climate controlled state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. We seek employees who share our desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We are open minded : We take an optimistic and "can-do" approach to the opportunities and challenges we face. We are one team: Win or lose, we trust and support each other, find agreement and work together as one. We get results: We love getting things done and execute fearlessly and strategically to create success for our customers, our team and ourselves. We enjoy what we do: We are passionate about creating a better world and believe it's all about enjoying what you do, having fun while doing it and celebrating the wins. We seek progress: We learn from everything we do and move with speed and agility to innovate, evolve and adapt as necessary to maximize impact.

Requirements

Previous experience sourcing for new product development is required.
Exceptional technology skills including ERP systems and Microsoft Office products.
We have many internally developed systems so the ability to quickly learn new technology is critical to success.
Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to handle stressful situations including tight timelines and changing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference is given to candidates with experience sourcing raw materials and/or in custom manufacturing.
An Associate Degree or Certification in Production Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certification as a Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is preferred.
Relevant experience may be considered as a substitution for a degree/certification.

Responsibilities

Review of our internal systems to determine demand for purchased goods or services.
Respond to and deliver material pricing quotes for sales opportunities.
Check requisitions for appropriate approval and create/maintain accurate purchase orders in our internal systems.
Investigate discrepancies and manage cost overruns related to PO receipts and invoices.
Participate as a member of the Supplier Management Team and ensure supplier information is accurate at all times.
Verify that all supplier documentation is received and provided to the appropriate internal teams.
Contact suppliers for delivery updates or to expedite deliveries.
Deliver and assist in examining RFQ's to execute supplier selection.
Trace delinquent arrivals from purchase orders and resolve system accuracy.