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Buyer

Buyer

Franklin ElectricWilburton, OK, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Buyer

Department : Logistics / Supply Chain / Distribution / Transportation

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : US - Oklahoma - Wilburton

Description

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity?

We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide support as a Buyer. In this role, you will be responsible for researching vendors, negotiating contracts, and setting policies related to purchasing.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Requisitions and purchases pre-approved materials, products, and services.

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  • Performs research on requested materials, products, and services.

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  • Makes vendor recommendations based on products, materials, and / or services options, pricing, and delivery terms.

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  • Reconciles discrepancies between purchasing, delivery, and invoicing. Resolves accounts payable issues with internal and external customers.

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  • Prepares weekly and monthly purchasing activity reports.

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  • Negotiates and arranges for delivery of requested materials, products, and / or services.

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  • Develops and publishes requests for proposals.

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  • Offers research summaries, updates, and recommendations to managers and / or other departments / decision makers to ensure that more informed purchasing / costing decisions are made.

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  • Analyzes and processes ERP material requirements plan (MRP) information.

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  • Facilitates internal team meetings with suppliers to discuss areas such as pricing, quality, performance, and / or new product / project bids opportunities.

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  • Negotiates and arranges for the return of non-conforming materials (RMA) to the supplier.

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  • Maintains supplier files and confidentiality agreements.

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  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

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    Skills Knowledge and Expertise

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  • Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, the general public, and other employees of the organization.

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  • Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.

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  • Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

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  • Writes routine reports and correspondence.

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  • Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides numbers (using currency and other forms of measurement).

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  • Utilizes common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.

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  • Deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature.

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  • Plans the time, method, manner, and / or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.

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  • Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and / or clientele to a moderate degree.

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  • Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.

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  • Uses noncomplex machines and equipment (adding machines, calculators, copy / fax machines, etc.).

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    Education and Experience

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  • Three years of relevant education or experience in purchasing, logistics, or a related field (required).

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  • Equivalent of four years of high school (required).

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  • Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related degree (preferred).

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    Computer Skills

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  • \n Intermediate : Word processing / typing.

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  • \n Basic : Alphanumeric data entry, Microsoft Office suite.

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    Certificates and Licenses

  • None.

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    Why Work at Franklin Electric?

    Company Values & Benefits

    FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as :

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  • Generous paid time off & holidays

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  • Paid parental leave

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  • 401(k) with matching & service contributions

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  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance

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  • Short & long-term disability

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  • Fertility & adoption support

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  • Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement

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  • Professional development assistance

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  • Health & wellness programs

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