Buyer III

Daikin Applied Americas; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas, located in Staunton, VA, is hiring a Buyer III for purchasing and distributing materials and supplies to meet inventory and cost targets. This in-office role requires 4–6 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

You will manage bids, contracts, vendor relationships, and data in the ERP system to ensure on-time delivery and quality. The position offers medical, dental, vision options, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, and tuition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure standard procedures are followed in purchases of material and services.
• Analyze market conditions and sources of supply; process product requests.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders; analyze bids and negotiate contracts.
• Maintain vendor lead times, open purchases, and shortages in the database.
• Update inventory maintenance in the software system.
• Generate reports and analyze information to support decisions.
• Study product usage and select vendors; renew contracts and resolve issues.
• Monitor vendor quality and document performance; initiate quality programs.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Buyer III responsible for purchasing and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies in accordance with company guidelines in order to satisfy inventory requirements while meeting costing, quality, and on-time delivery objectives and measures. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA - In-Office

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure that company standard procedures are followed in connection with purchases of material and services
• Analyze market conditions and trends, explore sources of supply, and process requests for all products and commodities
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and requisitions, secure price advantages of quantity buying, compose and edit bid quotations, analyze bids received, prepare and monitor contracts, and outline performance standards, tolerances, warranties, and maintenance requirements within the purchasing department
• Follow up and maintain current and accurate database information, vendor lead times, open purchases, commitments, and shortages
• Update and maintain inventory maintenance within the software system
• Maintain data, prepare reports, and analyze information using available software in decision-making
• Study products usage, determine vendor from whom purchases will be made, place orders, negotiate and renew contracts, investigate complaints, and secure adjustments
• Resolve vendor quality issues and track and document results and vendor performance
• Initiate quality programs that benefit vendor relationships while improving the quality for the customer
• Provide technical support and conduct training for staff
• Mentor and provide guidance to Buyers I and II

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years of experience

Your Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,000 to $108,800 in VA. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you’re looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you’ll love a career at Daikin Applied!