Strategic HVAC Procurement Specialist

Daikin Applied; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer-mb

Job summary

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, is seeking a Buyer in Minnesota. This in-office role offers the chance to influence purchasing processes and supplier relationships within a growing organization.

You will follow standard procedures, analyze market conditions, issue purchase orders, negotiate contracts, and maintain vendor data. A Bachelor's in Business Administration and 3+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures standard purchasing procedures are followed for material and services purchases.
• Analyzes market conditions and trends; sources supply; processes product requests.
• Issues purchase orders and requisitions; seeks volume discounts; drafts specs; solicits bids and compares quotations.
• Maintains vendor lead times, inventory data, commitments, and shortages.
• Updates inventory in the software and generates reports for decision making.
• Examines product usage to select vendors; places orders; negotiates and renews contracts; handles complaints and adjustments.
• Processes and analyzes high-profile contracts with team members.
• Resolves vendor quality issues and tracks performance; initiates programs to improve vendor relationships and customer quality.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, is seeking a Buyer in Minnesota. This in-office role offers the chance to influence purchasing processes and supplier relationships within a growing organization.

You will follow standard procedures, analyze market conditions, issue purchase orders, negotiate contracts, and maintain vendor data. A Bachelor's in Business Administration and 3+ years of related experience are required.