Buyer III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Buyer III to purchase and distribute materials, equipment, and supplies in line with company guidelines to meet inventory targets while achieving cost, quality and on‑time delivery objectives. This is an in‑office role in Staunton, VA.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 4–6 years of purchasing experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow standard procedures in purchases of material and services.
• Analyze market conditions and sources of supply.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, secure price advantages, and monitor contracts.
• Maintain vendor lead times, open purchases and inventory data.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to junior buyers.

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:

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!