Equipment Buyer- Entry Level

USA – DuBois Chemicals, Inc; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Income protection plans

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Buyer to procure equipment, parts, and components while managing inventory to meet demand. The role supports shipping, receiving, and logistics, coordinating with Engineering, Commercial, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Customer Service, and Operations.

The candidate will maintain data accuracy in ERP systems, monitor reorder points, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement and logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase orders for equipment, replacement parts, and related materials from approved suppliers.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgments, lead times, delivery schedules, and open POs.
• Expedite orders and resolve supply delays, shortages, backorders, and shipping discrepancies.
• Maintain purchasing, supplier, inventory, and item master data in ERP systems.
• Manage inventory levels, reorder points, safety stock, and lead times to minimize stockouts.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Summary

The Equipment Buyer is responsible for the procurement and inventory management of equipment, replacement parts, components, and related materials that support equipment sales, manufacturing, service, and operational activities. This role ensures the timely acquisition of materials from approved suppliers while maintaining appropriate inventory levels to meet customer demand and business objectives. In addition to purchasing responsibilities, the Equipment Buyer supports shipping and receiving activities, coordinates equipment logistics, provides shipment tracking and status updates, and assists Equipment Operations through inventory management, order fulfillment, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position works closely with Equipment Engineering, Commercial, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Customer Service, and Operations teams to ensure the efficient execution of equipment orders and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase orders for equipment, replacement parts, components, fabricated assemblies, and related materials from approved suppliers.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgments, lead times, delivery schedules, and open purchase orders to ensure timely material availability and order fulfillment.
• Expedite orders and proactively resolve supply delays, shortages, backorders, damaged shipments, receiving discrepancies, and other supplier-related issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, inventory, and item master data within company ERP systems.
• Manage inventory levels by monitoring reorder points, safety stock levels, lead times, and inventory performance to minimize stockouts while optimizing inventory investment.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, transaction management, and ongoing review of inventory-related activities.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers, carriers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders, including freight coordination, shipment tracking, receiving support, and inventory transfers.
• Provide timely shipment status updates and tracking information to internal teams and customers to ensure clear communication and on-time delivery.
• Support Equipment Operations through inventory planning, order fulfillment, project coordination, and material availability for equipment builds, service activities, installations, and customer commitments.
• Maintain equipment-related records, purchasing documentation, operational data, and order status information.
• Collaborate closely with Equipment Engineering, Commercial, Manufacturing, Service, Warehousing, Customer Service, and Operations teams to support equipment projects and customer requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, inventory optimization, logistics performance, and operational excellence.
• Maintain a customer-focused mindset while identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory management, order fulfillment, and overall operational effectiveness.

Travel

Minimal travel required, approximately 5%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics or other ERP systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must live within commutable distance of Sharonville, OH.

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.

Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment.

DuBois values:

• Honest and Ethical Behavior
• Collaborative Communication
• Safety at Work and Home
• Environmental Stewardship

Perks and Benefits

You will enjoy building your career with DuBois. DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company. The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Income protection plans