Buyer

gdenergyproducts; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

401K matching

Paid holidays

Sick days

Medical benefits

Dental/vision benefits

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

GD Energy Products in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Buyer to research and purchase engineered products for our manufacturing facility. You will manage inventory, supplier relationships, and procurement processes to support production.

Ideal candidates have SAP experience, proficient Excel skills, and strong communication and organizational abilities; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling, inventory control or production and/or procurement for a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with SAP; advanced Excel and Word skills are preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains current inventory.
• Research, analyzes, and forecasts buying trends, markets, styles and products.
• Handle procurement and source selection, order placement and follow-up.
• Manage supplier changes to avoid cost and delays.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with non-master vendors.
• Analyze weekly reports on past due orders and communicate delays.
• Utilize SAP ERP in compliance with supply chain processes; confirm POs timely.
• Liaise with vendors and internal teams on delays and errors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Inventory control

Procurement

Communication

Decision making

Organization

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Economics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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 Buyer to work in Fort Worth, Texas.

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 Buyer will research and purchase engineered products for our manufacturing facility.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains current inventory.
• Research, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• 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.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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 is 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.

Education and Experience

• Customer Service/Supply Chain/Logistics experience with SAP knowledge required preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics etc. preferred.