Senior Buyer

GD Energy Products•Tulsa, OK

3h•Onsite

About The Position

GD Energy Products – New Name, Same Legacy The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name – GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will. GD Energy Products is looking for a Senior Buyer to work in Tulsa, OK. When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more! Job Summary: The Senior Buyer will research and purchase engineered products for our manufacturing facility.

Requirements

Experience in scheduling, inventory control, or production, and/or procurement for a manufacturing environment required.
Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, is required; experience with SAP strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to compile information and make decisions.
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
At least five years of Buyer experience required preferably in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees and maintains current inventory.
Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products.
Responsible for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and materials as assigned, including source selection, order placement and follow-up.
Manages order changes with suppliers to avoid cost and delivery delays.
Negotiates pricing and delivery terms with vendors that are not part of a master agreement or corporate contract.
Analyzes weekly reports on past due purchase orders; follows up on back orders and communicates delays and changes to other materials, manufacturing, and sales/customer service personnel as appropriate.
Utilizes ERP (SAP) system in compliance with supply chain processes. Ensures purchase orders are confirmed within defined time parameters.
Serves as liaison to vendors and suppliers; communicates information, internally and externally to ensure appropriate personnel are notified of delays, changes, and errors with goods ordered & received.
Performs other related duties as assigned.