Buyer

About the role

OPW Propane Energy Solutions (PES) is a leading provider of innovative gas flow and control products. Our mission is to deliver tested and reliable solutions to our customers, supported by unrivaled technical and sales support.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production requirements across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Partner with Operation’s Planning community to execute the business plan for world-class customer service.
• Manage procurement activities to ensure on-time deliveries, inventory levels, and supplier relationship management.
• Monitor supplier performance by evaluating quality, cost, delivery, and inventory metrics.
• Purchase a wide array of inventory items using ERP.
• Avoid stockouts and excess inventory by maintaining replenishment parameters.
• Resolve pricing and receiving discrepancies with vendors and coordinate with accounts payable department.
• Work with suppliers to improve performance in areas such as cost, quality, delivery, and lead time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, quantitative fields or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Computer savvy: Knowledgeable with ERP, Excel, MS Office Suite, etc.
• Ability to read engineering blueprints and understand manufacturing processes.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Professional phone etiquette is a must.
• Self-motivated and possesses the ability to complete tasks on-time and with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing terminology and practices, analytical, mathematical skills, negotiation skills, and application of purchasing cost reduction methods.
• Material requirements planning (MRP) system proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, quantitative fields or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Computer savvy: Knowledgeable with ERP, Excel, MS Office Suite, etc.
• Ability to read engineering blueprints and understand manufacturing processes.
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Professional phone etiquette is a must.
• Self-motivated and possesses the ability to complete tasks on-time and with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of purchasing terminology and practices, analytical, mathematical skills, negotiation skills, and application of purchasing cost reduction methods.
• Material requirements planning (MRP) system proficiency.

Skills

• ERP proficiency.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Inventory management.
• Quality assurance.
• Cost analysis.
• Delivery coordination.
• Vendor communication.
• Technical support.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid time off, business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.