Buyer

DBG Arkansas•Conway, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DBG Arkansas, LLC is a full-service organization committed to providing customers with exceptional quality, on-time delivery, and cost-saving opportunities. Our operations in Conway, Arkansas include metal stamping, forming, painting, and assembly, utilizing various machinery. We are a concept to finished products company. We rely on the strength and experience of our Associates for our success and are looking for safety-conscious, qualified, motivated, team-oriented, and quality-focused individuals. We provide a comprehensive benefits package at exceptional rates to our Associates.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Strong computer skills (SAP experience preferred).
Experience in high-pressure situations, preferably automotive.
Knowledge of steel industry.
Very strong expediting skills.
Strong team player.

Nice To Haves

Post Secondary School in Related Courses preferred.
Customer service background an asset.

Responsibilities

Plan production material based on customer releases and production schedule.
Distribute vendor schedules weekly.
Enter and Track Purchases.
Expedite required materials to support ongoing production and minimize material shortages.
Identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
Generate commodity cost estimates to build sourcing, negotiations, and supplier development strategies.
Collaborate with other departments to verify compliance to budget and timings.
Responsible for supplier performance analysis in areas of quality and delivery.
Maintains supplier files, purchase prices, price fluctuations, and quality records using SAP.
Monitor and analyze vendor costs, lead times, delivery performance and blanket orders.
Negotiate with current and new vendors for quotations.
Coordinate with plant/ production scheduler to forecast upcoming needs.
Partners with business stakeholders to confirm business requirements for purchases adhering to procurement processes and policies.
Generate, prepare and analyze reports on progress of work and inventory.
Provide support for both strategic issues and supplier performance issues.
Ensure accurate and timely information is provided to both vendors and management.
Maintain inventory levels adhering to DBG’s standards and / or goals.
Work closely with vendors to develop a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship.
Monitor supplier performance to mitigate risk and resolve issues.
Manage and optimize purchased items, deliveries, and inventory.
Work with various departments, including, quality, engineering, materials, and finance.
Promote, maintain, and encourage a safe work environment and good housekeeping for all associates.
Weekly physical counts to order and maintain materials for lean manufacturing.
Other duties as assigned.
Adhere to TS1649/ISO14001/OSHAS18001 procedures.