Buyer, Business
Job in
Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, 73044, USA
Listed on 2026-02-05
Listing for:
Autoquip Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Logistics Coordination
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Develop, grow, and maintain qualified supplier base for assigned commodities in such a manner that will strengthen the company’s supply chain.
- Place purchase orders to meet production schedules while maintaining good supplier relationships, evaluating usage, reorder point, and requirements.
- High interaction with all manufacturing disciplines driving the best technical results
- Attain a level of product/commodity knowledge and awareness of supplier operations as they pertain to the company.
- Strong procurement analytics and problem-solving skills to develop our purchasing position, reduce supplier risk, and make fiscally responsible decisions.
- Control the cost of purchased materials to the customer order, budget, and generate cost reduction action plans.
- Excel in all aspects of the buying assignment (continuous improvement) with the ability to be hands on.
- Professionally resolve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner.
- Manufacturing Processes Communication
- ERP/MPS/MRP/INV management Dedicated Work Ethic
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite Team Oriented / Problem Solving
- Detail oriented Work well with others
- Manage buyer assignments as determined
- Review purchase suggestions, MRP detail, and system data to determine accurate purchase needs.
- Consult scheduler, quality assurance, and/or engineering of any specification or deviation clarification/change.
- Assist with make/buy decisions, outsourcing and in sourcing.
- Review purchase part history, usage/consumption, reorder point, requirements, SOP, & ABC codes to confirm order quantity, and manage inventory levels/turns.
- Prepare requests for quote for any new item or new supplier. Conduct competitive bidding, cost analysis, and financial reviews that results in cost savings for the company.
- Evaluate quotations for new and existing components to determine preferred supplier, prices, and terms. Negotiate terms and delivery, keep suppliers aware of manufacturing requirements, and issue change orders as required.
- Develop, grow and manage suppliers, protect against single sourcing, and maintain the supplier database. Assess supplier performance.
- Update item master with supplier number, lead-time days, minimum balance, lot sizes, and multiples.
- Consolidate requirements to purchase orders coordinating packaging and shipping requirements.
- Maintain records of all buying transactions in accordance with the company’s standard purchasing procedures and policies.
- Update and maintain purchase order detail. Follow-up on orders to ensure proper confirmation, handling, and delivery.
Coordinate and expedite immediate requirements and late orders by direct contact with suppliers. - Review and coordinate purchase order change suggestions.
- Support all aspects of fixed asset expenditures from quote, purchase, installation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Establish and maintain supplier stocking programs and manage cost.
- Coordinate accounting transactions for proper handling in the system and invoice discrepancies with suppliers.
- Communicate and manage supplier non-conformances to resolution. DMR review, coordination, reporting, and corrective action.
- Review Engineering Change Requests and drawings covering areas of material and parts responsibility.
- Partner with sales and engineering on new projects by obtaining quotes from existing and new suppliers, provide supplier recommendations, and facilitate supplier visits.
- Maintain and report purchasing help desk cases.
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