Project Buyer III

Daikin Applied Americas • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $66,000 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking a Project Buyer III to manually source, purchase, and coordinate materials, equipment, and services for Modular Solutions’ custom projects. The role works across Engineering, Receiving, Scheduling, Production, Finance, Accounts Payable, the Warranty Team, and suppliers to support project execution, production schedules, customer commitments, and facility operations. Purchasing is conducted in a completely manual environment, with vendor setup and purchasing records maintained in Oracle and other applicable systems. The position also provides guidance and technical support to Buyer I and Buyer II team members and supports continuous improvement in procurement and supply chain processes.

The position is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The typical annual base salary range is $66,000–$108,000, with individual pay dependent on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Work visa sponsorship is not available. Employment is contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history and education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of related experience.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering to review project requirements and identify materials, components, equipment, and services needed for custom project execution.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to achieve an appropriate combination of quality, cost, delivery, and service while meeting project timelines.
• Generate and manage purchase orders in a completely manual purchasing environment to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Negotiate supplier pricing and delivery schedules to meet cost and performance objectives.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, including coordinating new vendor setup in Oracle and maintaining a manual vendor scorecard.
• Monitor supplier performance, purchase order status, and material deliveries to ensure timely receipt of required materials.
• Coordinate between Engineering, Receiving, Scheduling, Production, and suppliers on delivery status and the impact of material shortages or delays on production schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions, support new market expansion, and address supplier performance issues.
• Expedite critical material requirements and respond to urgent production needs to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Work with Accounts Payable and suppliers to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and other procurement concerns.
• Prepare and provide monthly project cost reports and project completion cost summaries to Finance.
• Support procurement of non-inventory goods and services required for facility operations.
• Assist the Warranty Team by creating purchase orders, onboarding vendors, and coordinating procurement for customer site repairs and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and procurement data in Oracle and other applicable systems.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to Buyer I and Buyer II team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier performance, purchasing efficiency, inventory management, and cost reduction.
• Perform other procurement, sourcing, and supply chain coordination duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions: 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% of the next 2%.
• Company-provided life insurance, with optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage, and voluntary accident coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Three weeks of paid time off for new employees and 11 company-paid holidays.
• Vacation accrues monthly, unless applicable law requires faster accrual.
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Paid parental leave after six months of continuous service.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of continuous service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior