Buyer

About the role

Flanders, a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, is seeking a Buyer to join our Corporate team in Evansville, Indiana. This role focuses on obtaining high-quality products at the best price to meet business demand.

Responsibilities

• Purchase parts and manage their receipt.
• Manage price and lead times for each item in Syteline.
• Process PO requisitions and issue them to vendors/suppliers, ensuring accuracy in quantity, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Obtain quotes for customer orders.
• Submit engineering inquiry requests as needed.
• Submit and manage new vendor request forms.
• Execute make/buy decisions if a part cannot be purchased to meet schedule or budget.
• Update Vendor PO details in the system.
• Complete item creation for all purchased parts.
• Qualify vendors/suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost, and delivery time.
• Manage the Approved Vendor List and Vendor Performance Ratings.
• Complete vendor audits as needed.
• Manage vendor/supplier contracts.
• Meet or exceed identified cost reduction targets.
• Ensure adequate supply of items based on forecast.
• Manage relationships with suppliers through all phases of the lifecycle.
• Coordinate RMA and corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with internal team members to achieve targets and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of related experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Strong technical proficiency.