Strategic Project Buyer III – HVAC Solutions

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; United States; Presencial; USD 66.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Daikin Applied Americas Inc is seeking a Project Buyer III in Phoenix, AZ to source, purchase, and coordinate materials for custom modular projects. You will partner with Engineering, manage POs in a manual system, and drive supplier performance to meet production timelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of related experience, with no visa sponsorship. Expect competitive benefits and a base salary in a broad range reflecting experience and location.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Descripción del empleo

Daikin Applied Americas Inc is seeking a Project Buyer III in Phoenix, AZ to source, purchase, and coordinate materials for custom modular projects. You will partner with Engineering, manage POs in a manual system, and drive supplier performance to meet production timelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of related experience, with no visa sponsorship. Expect competitive benefits and a base salary in a broad range reflecting experience and location.