Buyer

Allient; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Buyer to ensure a continuous supply of goods and services, meeting specifications, quality and delivery requirements with minimal inventory investment.

The role involves using MRP software to purchase materials, coordinate pricing with CS for quotes, confirm delivery dates, and manage supplier communication. Strong Excel/MS Dynamics AX skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin or Supply Chain Management; equivalence accepted with experience.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Excellent communication skills via email, phone and in person.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and MRP systems; MS Dynamics AX preferred.

Responsibilities

• Buys materials based on production need using MRP software.
• Compiles and communicates pricing to Customer Service for quotes; handles requests for quotes.
• Confirms prices and delivery dates; updates the MRP with delivery dates and communicates changes to suppliers.
• Assists in acquiring documents for production parts; forwards NCRs to suppliers and requests RMAs.
• Maintains approved vendor list; follows up on quality certifications and surveys.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP software

MS Dynamics AX

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Allient Inc. is currently seeking a Buyer to join our team in Tulsa, Oklahoma! The Buyer ensures a continuous supply of goods and services to our organization that is globally competitive, meets all specifications, quality and delivery requirements, with the minimum of inventory investment.

Responsibilities

• Buys materials based on production need using MRP software
• Compiles and communicates accurate pricing to customer service (CS) for CS to quote to our customers. This includes sending out requests for quotes, checking past pricing and quotes, completing Excel spreadsheets and checking material availability in the inventory system.
• Confirms prices and delivery dates on all purchased materials. Updates the MRP with delivery dates. Reviews action messages for changes and communicates to suppliers any pricing, delivery or engineering changes.
• Assists in acquiring necessary documents to receive in production parts and forwards non-conformance reports (NCRs) to suppliers and request returned material authorization (RMA) numbers.
• Manages the approved vendor list; following up with suppliers on quality certifications and surveys.
• Maintains requirements and procedures associated with Sarbanes Oxley, Conflict Minerals and ITAR.
• Purchases MRO items, assists with capital expenditures by acquiring necessary approvals and reviewing quotations for best value.
• Tracks shipments from international suppliers; expediting as necessary through the freight forwarder.
• May assist with Scheduling as required; reviewing on hand inventory against the customer requirements.
• May participate in the daily production meeting; communicating deliveries or potential issues to the production department.
• Manages on time delivery goals for suppliers; reviewing delivery dates and making adjustments as needed.
• May assist the Engineering Department in maintaining drawing revision levels and lead times in the ERP system.
• Participates in kaizen evens as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor' s Degree in Business Admin or Supply Chain Management. In lieu of a degree, equivalent years of experience is required.
• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both by email, phone and in person
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and MRP systems, MS Dynamics AX preferred

*Allient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.