Buyer

Innovative Control Systems, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

On-site Cafeteria and Fitness Center

Job summary

Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) in the United States seeks a Procurement professional to ensure on-time delivery, negotiate supplier terms, and manage supplier relationships across production and R&D. You will create and manage purchase orders and coordinate with engineering and operations to meet material needs.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, process improvements, and Lean initiatives within a manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in manufacturing; Lean Manufacturing knowledge required.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; Proficiency in Windows suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• International purchasing experience is a plus; Oracle experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and on-time delivery of parts, products, and services.
• Negotiate supplier terms for price, quality, and delivery.
• Issue RFQs and evaluate vendors on lead time, price, and value.
• Create, release, and monitor purchase orders and supplier commitments.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and operations on supply requirements.
• Assist in new product development with supplier quotes and agreements.
• Develop supplier relationships and monitor pricing trends and risks.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and inventory optimization.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Procurement

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths. We are #EnergizedByGrowth. DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Assure quality and on-time delivery of parts, products, supplies, and services purchased.
• Negotiate to optimize vendor capabilities in areas of price, quality and delivery requirements when appropriate.
• Issue requests for quotations for new items intended for use in production and evaluate based on price, lead time, availability, quality and overall value.
• Create, release and manage and monitor purchase orders and supplier commitments.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to support business needs.
• Maintain accuracy of purchasing records within ERP system.
• Coordinate with production, engineering and operations teams regarding supply requirements.
• Expedite production parts when extraordinary situations arise that are not addressed within the standard procurement system.
• During the new product development cycle, coordinate communications with R&D and/or Product Engineering personnel by participating in solidifying supplier’s quotes and supply agreements for new items intended for use in production.
• Coordinate ordering and expediting prototype components for analysis in the Alpha and Beta phases of product development.
• Provide information required for completion of purchased parts Item Masters as required.
• Assist in product activity as it relates to the purchasing function; coordinate communication between Purchasing and R&D for new products and supplies currently not procured by purchasing.
• Process initial validation for new suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Meet and communicate regularly with vendors to stay abreast of latest developments at the vendors affecting business relationships, technology, cost, or quality.
• Keep abreast of pricing and availability trends and recommend timely actions to management to ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials to meet production requirements.
• Escalate critical issues when necessary to minimize operational impact.
• Identify opportunities for procurement process improvements.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and sourcing strategies.
• Support inventory optimization and supply continuity efforts.
• Coordinate product obsolescence activities with suppliers and production.
• Work with accounting on Purchase Order and invoice discrepancies.
• Process special equipment requests approved by engineering.
• Process engineering change requests released from engineering.

Education Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 3 years’ purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing or electro-mechanical assembly environment. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is required. Computer proficiency in a Windows environment is required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must possess extremely strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. International purchasing experience is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.

Quality Responsibilities

Proactive actions to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems. Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system. Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels. Control further processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment like telephone, personal computer, reports, and files. The employee will also be exposed to normal conditions of a manufacturing facility. The employee will be regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee will be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will frequently lift, carry, or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Innovative Controls Systems (ICS) is part of OPW VWS, a leader in the Vehicle Wash Manufacturing industry. ICT brings expertise and industry leadership in POS MGT Systems, Payment Terminals, Car Wash Controllers, Accessories, and other Car Wash Equipment.

• Excellent benefits package with health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays as well as an on-site Cafeteria and Employee Fitness Center.

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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.