What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer - FP position at applied.valhalla.stage?
LOOKING FOR A COMPANY WITH A GREAT CULTURE AND A RICH HISTORY OF SUCCESS?
Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Applied Industrial, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed.
We are hiring a Buyer for our Waukesha, WI area! This professional will be responsible for handling the procurement of products.
As the world’s largest fluid power distributor, Applied Fluid Power and our network of 20 fluid power companies. At HyQuip, a subsidiary of Applied Fluid Products/Applied Industrial Technologies, the Buyer role has an immediate impact on our customers, on our company performance, and on personal earnings. This is a full-time permanent position at our location in Waukesha, WI.
As a Buyer, you will perform a variety of duties required. Your duties will include:
- Review demand and produce, update, verify, change and complete purchase requisitions (buy reports or special purchasing requests) by comparing items requested to actual demand and stocking level minimum requirements and usage trend
- Obtain quotes from vendors/suppliers
- Responsible for communicating with the sales team/customer service department on backorders, possible pricing issues and lateness’s
- Resolve inventory discrepancy issues with vendors
- Assist in daily cycle counting processing using available reports and systems
- Help maintain ERP system costs in our system
- Coordination of returns to suppliers
Position Requirements
- Attention to detail: accurate data entry skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
- Intermediate level Microsoft Excel experience
- 6 months purchasing experience
- Experience in distribution or manufacturing environment
- Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems
Why Join Us?
There is a reason we have been named a Best Workplace 21 times. For all that you bring to your work, you'll receive the rewards and resources you need to feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. So, in addition to competitive pay and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K, insurance, time off, etc.) we also provide:
- A LASTING CAREER
- A great work/life balance!
- We have a track record for being a great employer. (Best Workplaces 21 years in a row, Best Workplace from Forbes 2021, Outstanding Employer Support award by the US Navy, 50 Best companies to sell for in the US - just to name a few).
- Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our US team has 20 years of service!
Work for a corporation that believes in developing its people where individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded.
Apply today for immediate consideration!
As the world’s largest fluid power distributor, the Applied Fluid Power® network of companies provide dedicated fluid power support and custom designed solutions that meet customer performance goals and keep industry running. Capabilities include system integration, manifold design, machining and assembly, electronic controls, fabrication, fluid filtration, programming, high speed hose assembly, engineering, repair services, and more. Additionally, Applied Fluid Power® has one of the largest teams of Certified Fluid Power Specialists, Certified Electronic Control Specialists and Certified Fluid Power Mechanics to assist with problem solving, system building, troubleshooting, and other custom requirements.
Applied Fluid Power® is a part of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT), a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to hiring@applied.com or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.
