Buyer II

WHY ADI?

For 75 years, Anderson Dahlen has provided world-class metal fabrication and equipment integration services to leading companies in a wide variety of industries:

• Food Processing
• Industrial
• Pharmaceutical
• Vacuum (Applied Vacuum Division)

Contract manufacturing for OEMs, engineering support and design-build capability for custom projects. From components to fully integrated equipment, our uniquely effective Project Management process helps us continuously shape bright ideas into brilliant results. ISO 9001:2015 certified; ASME, AWS and PED compliant.

Anderson Dahlen is proud to have become part of the Gray family of companies in September 2020. Gray Inc. is a family-owned, fully integrated service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, and smart manufacturing. This acquisition provides Gray new capabilities for stainless-steel manufacturing of key critical equipment for the Food and Beverage industry. It also expands Anderson Dahlen's resources to serve customers in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, and Vacuum Technology markets.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Purchase assigned items and services (i.e., raw materials: steel; tubing; fabrications; components; vendor services; etc. Process and monitor inventory transactions. Manage existing suppliers as well as identifies new suppliers in alignment with company initiatives.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Prepares and places purchase orders utilizing company ERP system. Verifies purchase orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Identifies, interviews, evaluates, and selects sources of supply for assigned purchasing. Determines whether vendors meet established standards.
• Requests price and delivery quotations and negotiates with prospective vendors as necessary.
• Ensures that purchase orders, vendor lists, and other purchasing files/records are effectively set-up and maintained.
• Effectively utilizes reports and manual systems to ensure the timely receipt of goods, services, and information. Expedites shipments to achieve desired on-time performance level from vendors.
• Serves as a liaison with vendors on matters pertaining to quality problems. Negotiates with vendors regarding discrepant material in conjunction with the appropriate internal staff.
• Is responsive to forecast, lead-time, and usage changes to maintain proper inventories.
• Communicates with project management on purchase order status.
• Identifies material flow problems and recommends corrective action to ensure timely and efficient project deliveries.
• Manages material item data in ERP.
• Provides guidance to Buyer 1 and supports Senior Buyer activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALITIFCATIONS FOR ENTRY:

• High school education or equivalent, plus 1 year of additional education or related training.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience at a contract manufacturing company. Experience buying metals a plus.
• Experience in following and documenting Purchasing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of freight traffic, routings, and rates a plus.
• Must have knowledge of working in ERP system. Made2Manage a plus.
• Must possess strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and details.
• Must be US resident or PRC holder due to access to products and technology controlled under the ITAR.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Anderson Dahlen fosters a manufacturing type environment. This position will primarily involve operating a computer at a desk in an office environment.

EEO DISCLAIMER:

The Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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