Junior Buyer

Dometic Corporation•Stuart, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Degree or certificate in business, supply chain management, engineering, project management, or a related discipline
2 to 3 years of experience in related field
Basic understanding of supply-chain management
General knowledge of ERP/MRP system, Intuitive preferred, or a similar system
Proficient in MS Office 365 Applications, Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel
Reasonable math skills and able to form basic formulas
Knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area using the principles of 5S
Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform basic math skills and measurements
Exemplary standards of ethics, integrity, and accountability
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong and effective problem solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities
Driven with a sense of urgency and willingness to take ownership
Be an enthusiastic and creative self-starter with an entrepreneurial and willing to take initiative
Professional demeanor whether in person, via email, or on the telephone
Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, lift to 20 lbs., and perform other basic physical demands of the position as needed

Nice To Haves

Purchasing or Strategic Sourcing in a manufacturing environment preferred

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