Buyer III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc is seeking a Buyer III in Staunton, VA to purchase materials, equipment, and supplies, manage vendor performance, and ensure on-time delivery. You will analyze markets, issue POs, renew contracts, and support inventory optimization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4-6 years of purchasing experience, and offers comprehensive benefits with competitive salary ranges in Virginia.

Qualifications

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

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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:

• 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

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,000 to $108,800 in VA.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.