Buyer

Company overview:

Diversified Heat Transfer (DHT) is a leading engineering and manufacturing company of heat exchange equipment and systems for the residential, commercial, and industrial markets. With more than 80 years of experience, DHT can design, build, and manufacture innovative, technology-driven products that provide flexible, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions for a wide variety of applications. Our continued growth and success means we’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. At DHT, we are committed to fostering a culturally diverse workforce where every individual is valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Position overview:

A Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies and/or equipment and utilizing standard purchasing methods. Duties include but are not limited to negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products, as well as working with different departments to manage inventory through the use of production planning, forecasting, Kanban and visual signaling methods.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• · Orders materials and supplies for departments utilizing MRP system to analyze requirements for all inventory needs.
• · Assist the Purchasing Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis.
• · Sources new vendors and negotiates pricing.
• · Works with manufacturing and engineering to identify suppliers who are able to provide products that meet the company’s quality standards and requirements.
• · Monitors and updates all purchase orders to ensure that all pricing and delivery dates are correct.
• · Monitors and tracks delivery and follows through when necessary.
• · Prepares and maintains weekly spreadsheet listing all open orders and required delivery dates.
• · Files and negotiates freight claims for damaged product and renegotiates freight invoices for shipments that were reclassified by freight carriers.
• · Keeps management informed of price and delivery issues.
• · Supports residential division to create reorder signals, cycle count, and manage overall inventory needs.
• · Attends production meetings to assist with scheduling demands and provide materials feedback in meeting.
• · Assists with customer communications related to scheduling and shipments related to material availability.
• · Uses forecasting and ERP system to effectively maintain inventory levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required·
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• · Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• · Detail oriented, organized, analytical and self-motivated.
• · Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• · Experience working with an ERP system, Genius preferred.
• · Excellent time management skills, with keen ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities.
• · Strong customer service and negotiation skills.
• · Computer literacy and Excel skills
• · Ability to work well with others and be a strong team player.
• · Manufacturing experience a plus.