Jr. Buyer

Marine•Stuart, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Jr. Buyer in the Stuart/Port St Lucie team, you will be involved in the procurement and sourcing of materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable negotiated terms for the organization. This position will assist in coordinating the release of supplier production work orders based on current needs that satisfy customer orders and planned inventory levels. The Jr. Buyer will also be responsible for data management and KPI tracking.

Requirements

Procurement and sourcing of materials, supplies, and services
Coordinating the release of supplier production work orders
Data management and KPI tracking
Negotiating prices and commercial issues/terms
Supporting new product development teams
Ensuring timely receipt of products or services
Monitoring inventory levels
Evaluating and qualifying suppliers
Identifying appropriate suppliers
Conducting financial analyses
Maintaining bills of material in the ERP system
Controlling cost of goods sold
Expanding ERP system use
Managing supplier work orders
Providing data for KPI standards
Auditing, investigating, and recording material issues and inventory discrepancies
Leading or participating in continuous improvement projects
Initiating action to prevent nonconformance
Identifying and recording problems
Ensuring compliance to the Dometic Code of Conduct

Nice To Haves

Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, and global environment
Opportunities to grow and take on new challenges

Responsibilities

Negotiate prices and commercial issues/terms regarding cost, delivery, replenishment lead time, shipping, etc.
Be a supporting member of the teams assigned to develop new products from project definition to first production and field support
Ensure that the right amount of the products or services are received in a timely manner
Monitor inventory levels of current stock, assist in managing consigned inventory at outplant locations, and stay current on any changes in either the supply of or demand for needed products and materials
Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on price, quality, on time delivery, service support, availability, reliability, selection, etc.
Identify appropriate suppliers by studying catalogs, industry and company publications, directories, and trade journals
Conduct financial analyses as directed
Maintain bills of material in the ERP system to ensure proper material drives
Control cost of goods sold by negotiating purchase prices as well as finding alternate vendors and materials
Identify new ways to expand use of the ERP system for greater productivity, integration, and data management
Manage completeness and correctness of all supplier work orders
Provide data for KPI standards (inventory, productivity, quality, cost, and pick time)
Audit, investigate, and record material issues and inventory discrepancies
Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of product, process, or quality system nonconformance
Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, or quality system
Ensure compliance to the Dometic Code of Conduct
Complete other job duties and assignments as required