Project Buyer III

daikinapplied; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer 100

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Phoenix, AZ seeks a procurement professional to lead supplier sourcing and material management for custom projects. You will collaborate with Engineering to define requirements, evaluate suppliers, and manage purchase orders to align with production schedules and customer commitments.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, timely deliveries, and strong supplier relationships in a hands-on, manual purchasing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 4–6 years of related experience.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements with Engineering to identify materials, components, equipment, and services for custom projects.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Generate and manage purchase orders in a manual purchasing environment to support production and commitments.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers to meet objectives.
• Maintain supplier relationships, including vendor setup in Oracle and a vendor scorecard.
• Monitor supplier performance and PO status to ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Vendor management

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Supplier relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

What you will do:

• Partner with Engineering to review project requirements and identify materials, components, equipment, and services necessary to support custom project execution.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to obtain the best combination of quality, cost, delivery, and service while meeting project timelines.
• Generate and manage purchase orders in a completely manual purchasing environment to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost and performance objectives.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, including coordinating new vendor setup within Oracle and a manual vendor scorecard.
• Manually monitor supplier performance, purchase order status, and material deliveries to ensure on-time receipt of required materials.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, Receiving, Scheduling, Production, and suppliers to communicate delivery status and assess the impact of material shortages or delays on production schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions, support new market expansion, and address supplier performance issues.
• Expedite critical material requirements and respond to urgent production needs to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and suppliers to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and other procurement-related concerns.
• Prepare and provide monthly project cost reports and project completion cost summaries to Finance.
• Support procurement activities for non-inventory goods and services required for facility operations.
• Assist the Warranty Team by creating purchase orders, onboarding vendors, and coordinating procurement activities related to customer site repairs and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and procurement data in Oracle and other applicable systems.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to Buyer I and Buyer II team members, promoting consistent purchasing practices and processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on supplier performance, purchasing efficiency, inventory management, and cost reduction.
• Perform other procurement, sourcing, and supply chain coordination duties as assigned.

What's in it for you:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 Year Bachelor's Degree in or Equivalent in Business administration, or related field
• 4-6 years related experience
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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 contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,000 - $108,000 in Arizona. 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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