Buyer II

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Air Management is seeking a Buyer II to source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors for materials and services in support of production and operations. The role requires strong negotiation skills, ERP/MRP experience, and the ability to manage vendor performance while aligning with Lean initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, 3–5 years of purchasing experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics AX (DAX) and Syteline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• Experience as a buyer with negotiation and program administration (VMI, Consignment, etc.).
• 3–5 years purchasing experience (Buyer II).
• ERP/MRP experience; Microsoft Dynamics AX (DAX) experience preferred; Syteline a plus.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Effective communication with outside resources and all levels of internal resources.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, contact, and select potential vendors to receive proposals for price, quality, and timeliness of delivery.
• Utilize MRP to create purchase orders up to authorized dollar limits and specifications in conformance with established procurement procedures and legal requirements.
• Analyze and recommend inventory stocking levels based on corporate financial guidance.
• Recommends current and/or new vendors.
• Conveys delivery, inventory, and quality goals to vendors.
• Processes Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Change Orders.
• Expedites orders, coordinating with plant and production control to meet production schedules.
• Supports Lean Business Enterprise initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement planning

Data analysis

Excel/Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX (DAX)

Syteline

MRP systems

Job description

Nortek Air Management is comprised of two individual businesses, Nortek Air Solutions and Nortek Global HVAC with annual sales of close to $1 billion across three market segments: Residential, Light Commercial and Custom Air Solutions. Our Company’s mission is Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day. By living our core values of Safety, Integrity, Performance Driven Culture and Teamwork, we are a premier HVAC Company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through employee’s commitment to quality, customer service and operational excellence.

Position Summary:

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, supplies, and services from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Uses experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor performance and maintains database of vendor information. Some degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Recommends improvement opportunities.

Position Key Attributes:

• Ability to personally live safe and hold themselves and other team members accountable by having their back in support of our Safety core value.
• Has integrity, works transparently, and recognized for treating others with respect.
• Takes accountability to create and execute solutions that deliver desired results and can “own it” in a Performance Driven Culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead teams in a Teamwork culture.
• Ability to ignite and lead change as a catalyst for improvement.
• Can thrive in a “legacy now” culture in which we strive to do the right thing for the company today, even if it is the hard thing, and leave behind a stronger company for the next generation of employees.
• Strong leadership skills including ability to think strategically, solve problems and create a motivating team environment.
• A “builder” who is comfortable in a continuously improving culture.
• Position Responsibilities:
• Source, contact, and select potential vendors to receive proposals for price, quality, and timeliness of delivery
• Utilize MRP to create purchase orders up to authorized dollar limits and specifications in conformance with established procurement procedures and legal requirements
• Analyze and recommend inventory stocking levels based on corporate financial guidance
• Recommends current and/or new vendors
• Conveys delivery, inventory, and quality goals to vendors.
• Processes Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Change Orders
• Expedites orders, working with the plant and production control, to meet production schedules.
• Supports “Lean Business Enterprise” initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination

Position Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or other related degree, Equivalent work experience to the qualification standard will also be considered.
• Experienced buyer familiar with negotiation and program administration (VMI, Consignment, etc.).
• Buyer II: 3-5 Years purchasing experience
• ERP/MRP experience; Microsoft Dynamics AX (DAX) experience is highly preferred. Syteline experience a plus.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs. a plus
• Must be able to communicate effectively with outside resources and all levels of internal resources.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.

Preferred:

Certification in Purchasing or Supply Chain from accredited course e.g. APM, ASCM

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.

Nortek Air Solutions and Nortek Global HVAC are equal opportunity employers and do not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.