Strategic Buyer: Cost-Savvy Sourcing & Supplier Relations

AAON; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, a leading manufacturer in Longview, Texas, seeks a procurement professional to plan and procure material requirements, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.

You will analyze market data, forecast needs, manage purchase orders, and collaborate with Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Engineering to meet deadlines.

Strong communication, negotiation, and MS Office skills are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least three years’ experience in business, supply chain management or related field.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers for goods and services.
• Ensures requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment are prepared, executed, and reviewed to meet company standards and expectations.
• Provides commodity forecast data to suppliers; establish appropriate order lot size and packaging quantities to achieve optimum material flow and inventory objectives.
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers, monitors their performance and conformity, and resolves any issues or disputes that may arise.
• Stays up to date on industry trends, price fluctuations, market conditions and new products or services to make informed decisions.
• Monitors and analyzes costs and finds ways to reduce expenses while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Ensures all procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.
• Attends vendor lunches and dinners as well as team events occasionally, to build relationships.
• Coordinates activities with the Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Engineering Departments to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Analyzes market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.
• Expedites purchase orders & informs departments of expected delivery dates, while ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is being shared with the Engineering team to make deviations as necessary.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Communication skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AAON, a leading manufacturer in Longview, Texas, seeks a procurement professional to plan and procure material requirements, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.

You will analyze market data, forecast needs, manage purchase orders, and collaborate with Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Engineering to meet deadlines.

Strong communication, negotiation, and MS Office skills are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.