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Buyer
Bodine Electric Company
1 Positions
ID : 56805
Posted On 11 / 25 / 2024
Job Overview
Position Overview
Are you a dynamic problem-solver with a passion for supply chain and manufacturing operations? Bodine Electric is seeking a Buyer to join our team and play a crucial role in sourcing, procuring, and negotiating materials, equipment, services, and supplies to support our manufacturing processes and achieve corporate objectives. In this position, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Design, and Manufacturing—to resolve production issues and ensure smooth operations.
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring supplier performance meets our high standards, taking corrective actions when necessary, and providing valuable feedback to the Director of Supply Chain Operations.
Key Responsibilities :
Source, procure, and negotiate the purchase of materials, equipment, services, and supplies essential for manufacturing and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Design, Manufacturing) to ensure corporate goals are met and production issues are resolved.
Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, provide coaching, and take corrective actions as needed.
Utilize problem-solving skills to address complex production challenges.
Evaluate and analyze supplier quotes, prices, and delivery times to ensure the best value and timely supply.
Apply Lean Manufacturing techniques such as value stream mapping, kanban, JIT, and one-piece flow.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across supply chain operations.
Use data analysis and decision-making to enhance procurement strategies and processes.
Manage inventory effectively and ensure optimal levels for smooth production flow.
Microsoft Excel and Access experience
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Finance, Marketing, or related field preferred.
2-3 years of progressive experience in sourcing and procurement roles.
Strong knowledge of commodity-specific factors impacting purchasing decisions.
Ability to interpret blueprints and work with resource and planning information systems.
Proficiency in data analysis, decision-making, and using Excel / Access.
Experience in negotiating contracts, prices, and delivery times while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and inventory management best practices.
Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
What We Offer :
Competitive Pay : We offer a salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance.
401(k) with Company Match : Plan for the future with a solid retirement plan.
Generous Paid Time Off : 12 paid holidays and vacation days after 30 days of employment.
Career Growth : Opportunities for advancement within a growing and supportive organization.
Climate-Controlled Facility : Work in a comfortable and safe environment.
If you’re looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment and further your career in supply chain management, Bodine Electric is the place for you!
Apply Now
Visit www.bodine-electric.com / careers for more information and to submit your application. Have questions? Call us at 563-690-5915 .
Primary Contact
12329
HR Department
5635838326
Phone
Phone
Phone
563-584-1993
Peosta.HR@bodine-electric.com
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Job Details
Categories
Clerical / Office Administration
Manufacturing
Purchasing
Shipping / Warehousing
Location
Peosta, IA
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Employee
Full / Part
Full Time
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Qualifications
Experience
2-5 Years
Company ID
Job REQ #
Positions
Start Date
20241125
End Date
20250122
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Bodine Electric Company
About the Company
Bodine Electric Company is the leader in design and manufacturing of fractional horsepower gear motors for the power transmission and motion control industry. For over 118 years, Bodine’s passion has been delivering high performance solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) with the most demanding applications.
Our commitment to quality begins with strict adherence to ISO standards by our highly trained engineering professionals. Our corporate headquarters in Northfield, Illinois is home to our design engineering teams, research and development labs, our sales support and marketing team, and our electronics products manufacturing. Our Suzhou, China facility supports engineering design, component manufacturing, stator winding and Asian sourcing.
Peosta, Iowa is the home of our main component manufacturing operations, winding, final assembly, and shipping operations where we utilize the industry’s latest CNC machines, and assembly technologies. Operations are supported by a manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, and customer service teams.
We offer thousands of standard and custom designed AC, Brushless DC and Permanent Magnet DC drive solutions to support some of the following markets : Healthcare, Oil and Gas Production, Packaging, Recreation, Warehouse Handling, Agriculture, Transportation, Construction and Printing.
