BUYER PLANNER at HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Blueprint Reading, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Tactical Buying, SAP Experience, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Cost Consciousness, Business Acumen, Written Communication, Vendor Performance Analysis, Supplier Onboarding, Purchase Orders, Technical Interpretation

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC is a market leader in the fluid power industry specializing in the design and development of custom products for mobile and industrial markets. We work closely with our customers to develop innovative and technologically advanced fluid power solutions. We are seeking a Buyer for our Schaumburg, IL facility. The Buyer will place purchase orders for new and existing production materials. May be assigned to purchase non-production items. They will identify and develop qualified suppliers which meet company standards. Salary is commiserated with experience, and compensation for this position is between $65,000-75,000. HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with company matching, FSA account, short term disability and life insurance, and pet insurance along with continuing education assistance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Professionally place purchase orders to meet program and productions schedules, while maintaining good supplier relationships. Control the cost of purchase materials within budget and generate cost reduction action plans. Attain a level of product/commodity knowledge and develop a level of awareness of supplier operations as they pertain to the Company. Professionally resolve problems (both internally and externally), in a fair and ethical manner. Must have good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization as well as outside contacts. Travel will be required to various supplier locations. Maintain and support company objectives for cost out, inventory turns, and supplier on-time delivery. Provide vendor performance data for Quarterly Scorecard. Requirements Skills and Attributes Ability to read blueprints and technical information. Understand quality assurance philosophies and practices. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Knowledge of accounting software, internet software, inventory software, spreadsheet software and word processing software. Skills in Microsoft Office software including: Word, Excel, and Power Point. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Analytical: Collects and researched data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Strong organizational skills. Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability. Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Cost Consciousness: Develops and implements cost saving measures. Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Experience with SAP Supplier onboarding/RFQ/Purchase Orders Negotiation and data analysis Tactical buying experience Education and Experience Bachelor's degree (B.A) 1 to 2 year related experience Safety and Personal Protective Equipment Must adhere to all safety rules in force for the location you are in while performing your job responsibilities. This includes at a customer or supplier location. Must meet requirements for PPE in specific manufacturing areas when you are in those areas including safety shoes and safety glasses. #IND123

Responsibilities

The Buyer will place purchase orders for production materials and develop supplier relationships. They will also control costs and maintain supplier performance metrics.