Senior Buyer

Gd Energy Products, Llc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

401K matching

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Sick days

Short/long term disability

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

GD Energy Products is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Tulsa, OK facility. The role concentrates on researching and purchasing engineered products while maintaining inventories and ensuring timely procurement and supplier performance.

The successful candidate will lead sourcing activities, negotiate terms, and work closely with manufacturing, materials, and finance teams to optimize cost, delivery, and quality. A manufacturing background and SAP proficiency are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Buyer experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP knowledge is required or strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Economics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and purchase engineered products for the manufacturing facility.
• Oversee inventory and forecast buying trends.
• Manage procurement including source selection, orders and follow-up.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with vendors.
• Coordinate with internal teams to communicate delays and changes.
• Utilize SAP ERP in accordance with supply chain processes.

Skills

Scheduling

Inventory control

Procurement

Communication

Detail orientation

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

GD Energy Products - New Name, Same Legacy

The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name - GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will.

GD Energy Products is looking for a Senior Buyer to work in Tulsa, OK.

When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!

Job Summary:

The Buyer will research and purchase engineered products for our manufacturing facility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees and maintains current inventory.
• Research, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.
• Responsible for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and materials as assigned, including source selection, order placement and follow-up.
• Manages order changes with suppliers to avoid cost and delivery delays.
• Negotiates pricing and delivery terms with vendors that are not part of a master agreement or corporate contract.
• Analyzes weekly reports on past due purchase orders; follows up on back orders and communicates delays and changes to other materials, manufacturing, and sales/customer service personnel as appropriate.
• Utilizes ERP (SAP) system in compliance with supply chain processes. Ensures purchase orders are confirmed within defined time parameters.
• Serves as liaison to vendors and suppliers; communicates information, internally and externally to ensure appropriate personnel are notified of delays, changes, and errors with goods ordered & received.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in scheduling, inventory control, or production, and/or procurement for a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, is required; experience with SAP is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile information and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of Buyer experience required
• Customer Service/Supply Chain/Logistics experience with SAP knowledge required preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics etc. preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to regularly travel to trade shows and retail locations.

GD Energy Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf