Strategic Material Buyer & Supplier Optimizer

DBG Arkansas, LLC; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Vacation

Life insurance

Paid weekly

Job summary

DBG Arkansas, LLC is seeking a Material Buyer to ensure timely material delivery for production, manage costs, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams at the Conway, AR facility. The role emphasizes SAP-based processes, vendor performance, and adherence to procurement policies.

The position requires a high school diploma with related coursework preferred, strong expediting skills, and automotive industry exposure. Benefits and a comprehensive plan support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; related post-secondary studies preferred.
• Strong expediting and supplier management skills.
• Experience with SAP and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan production material based on customer releases and production schedule.
• Distribute vendor schedules weekly.
• Enter and Track Purchases.
• Expedite required materials to support ongoing production and minimize material shortages.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Generate commodity cost estimates to build sourcing, negotiations, and supplier development strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments to verify compliance to budget and timings.
• Responsible for supplier performance analysis in areas of quality and delivery.
• Maintains supplier files, purchase prices, price fluctuations, and quality records using SAP.
• Monitor and analyze vendor costs, lead times, delivery performance and blanket orders.
• Negotiate with current and new vendors for quotations.
• Coordinate with plant/production scheduler to forecast upcoming needs.
• Partners with business stakeholders to confirm business requirements for purchases adhering to procurement processes and policies.
• Generate, prepare and analyze reports on progress of work and inventory.
• Provide support for both strategic issues and supplier performance issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely information is provided to both vendors and management.
• Maintain inventory levels adhering to DBG's standards and/or goals.
• Work closely with vendors to develop a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship.
• Monitor supplier performance to mitigate risk and resolve issues.
• Manage and optimize purchased items, deliveries, and inventory.
• Work with various departments, including, quality, engineering, materials, and finance.
• Promote, maintain, and encourage a safe work environment and good housekeeping for all associates.
• Weekly physical counts to order and maintain materials for lean manufacturing.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to TS1649/ISO14001/OSHAS18001 procedures.

Skills

SAP experience

Expediting

Team player

Customer service

Steel industry knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Post Secondary School in Related Courses preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

DBG Arkansas, LLC is seeking a Material Buyer to ensure timely material delivery for production, manage costs, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams at the Conway, AR facility. The role emphasizes SAP-based processes, vendor performance, and adherence to procurement policies.

The position requires a high school diploma with related coursework preferred, strong expediting skills, and automotive industry exposure. Benefits and a comprehensive plan support long-term growth.