Buyer

Dover Corporation•Jenks, OK

51d•Onsite

About The Position

TWG is a group of industry-leading producers of quality winches, hoists, gear drives, and electronic monitoring systems for global industrial applications. The seven brands comprising TWG include Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch, Gear Products, Pullmaster, and LANTEC. Operating from the Jenks, Oklahoma facility are the Tulsa Winch, Rufnek, Greer, dp Winch, and Gear Products brands, with Pullmaster and LANTEC brands operating from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. By drawing upon the talent of our dedicated employees and the strengths of these brands, TWG has become known around the world for providing innovative products and solutions designed and manufactured to high quality standards and delivered to our customers on time. The products and solutions produced by TWG find their way into diverse applications including onshore oil and gas, the utility industry, commercial and governmental towing and recovery, construction and offshore cranes, marine applications including fishing and cargo handling, forestry and mining applications, and a myriad of other construction applications. We feel that our success is directly attributable to the creativity, commitment, and enthusiasm of our employees. This position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials and equipment from suppliers for all brands of TWG. Please see the note on electronics experience preferred for this specific role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field; or 1-5 years’ experience in materials management, procurement, or related supply chain fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to travel as required and /or directed.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or CSCP accreditation preferred.
Experience in Electronics

Responsibilities

Utilize MRP standard work reports, as needed for procurement, using MRP-II, business planning software, and other computer applications to forecast material requirements, determine delivery dates, and obtain the best prices for materials from approved suppliers, based on OTD delivery performance and quality.
Creates and reviews material requisitions and purchase orders for materials on a consistent and timely basis to support plant operations and meet/exceed inventory goals.
Reconciliation of purchase order invoice discrepancies. Work on accounts payable to resolve line items.
Pricing analysis for any changes associated with part price or surcharge changes.
Work to ensure minimization of any negative PPV, inflation, surcharges, or tariffs.
Update the MRP system with the latest part prices.
Establish and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between TWG and the suppliers.
Foster feedback and continuous improvement, using scorecards and analytical tools.
Works within established guidelines related to system parameters and approved supplier lists to improve inter-departmental communication.
Facilitate special meetings with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, cost-effective supply chain modifications, and successful supply chain modifications.
Prepare and communicate any daily, weekly, or monthly reports to the organization as assigned.
Facilitate first contact with the supplier for material quality defects. Escalate to the Global Supply Chain or Quality department if not resolved.
Facilitate QBR reviews and meetings with suppliers to maintain a high success rate for buyer-responsible suppliers in terms of quality and delivery.
Initiate, track, and obtain resolutions on supplier DMR reports.
Takes corrective action with suppliers for defective or damaged materials and communicates with shipping, receiving, and QA personnel to determine and control conditions of goods and services.
Maintain accurate system lead times, minimum and maximum inventory settings, and minimum order quantities (MOQs).
Ensure the accuracy of the MRP/Epicor “product type” field based on the part strategy for the organization. Example: consignment, VMI, Tier 1, Kanban, none, etc.
Meet or exceed inventory objectives while ensuring manufacturing build schedules can be supported on time with purchased materials.
Ensure inventory is in place to support any “inventory programs” such as GREER, TIER1, PARTS, or others.
When necessary, arrange for the transportation of purchases and expedite the shipping of critically needed materials within budgeted guidelines, while supporting customer requirements and commitments.
Premium freight approvals required.
Provides volume forecasts to suppliers to ensure future supply needs can be met.
Provide on time based on a mutually agreed schedule.
This position is also responsible for, with authority to follow ISO procedures, initiate action to prevent problems, document quality problems, contribute to problem solutions, verify implementation of solutions, control further processing when a problem is identified, protect the environment, including preventing pollution, analyzing or identifying areas for correction or improvement.
Other essential duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services