Buyer

Job Description

Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world's most precious resource.

What You Will Contribute :

This position serves as an Agent for the company in the purchase of raw materials, finished components, MRO supplies, tools and / or services. In addition, the Buyer will assist in analyzing and scheduling purchased materials to meet manufacturing and inventory plans for the company as required to fulfill customer on-time delivery requirements. The position also researches and recommends new / potential suppliers, parts and services with emphasis on cost reduction.

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• Negotiate contracts with suppliers for material required by Company to meet customer requirements. Develops and cultivates good business relations with current and potential suppliers, negotiating price, terms and conditions of purchase and delivery. Effectively engages in problem resolution on such items as defective purchases, invoice problems, order changes and cancellations, etc. Develops on-going continuous improvement programs with major suppliers; major emphasis being cost reduction and quality improvement. Monitors and evaluates supplier performance and implements corrective action as necessary to meet Company quality and performance requirements.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the "EEO is the Law" poster supplement at

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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