What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Dover Precision Components?
As a Buyer at Waukesha Bearings, you will play a key role in the supply chain team at our established manufacturing facility located in Antigo, WI. In this role you will focus on our contracts supplying components for applications within the marine sector.
You will be placing purchase orders with approved suppliers for raw materials, equipment, machinery, tools, parts, products and services necessary for the operation of the organization. You will maintain, coordinate, & communicate delivery schedules between suppliers and requesters. Resolve quantity, quality, and invoice problems with suppliers whilst maintaining accurate records to support the procurement process.
Our Antigo facility is under ITAR regulations; therefore, we can only recruit a current US Citizen for this role.
What You Will Bring
Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets.
We ensure optimum efficiency, reliability and productivity in even the most challenging operating environments with a portfolio of custom-engineered, precision-manufactured products, backed by robust research & development and comprehensive aftermarket services.
Our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor components – from renowned brands with unrivalled technology and application expertise.
Facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, supported by a network of technical sales representatives, enable us to take a globally interconnected approach to serving our customers’ global and local operations. Our team is committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement in all that we do.
BUILDING POTENTIAL, SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE, BOOSTING FUTURES
We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.
About Dover
We are part of Dover, who are a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Dover Precision Components is hiring for its brand of Waukesha Bearings. Our facility is climate controlled, ISO certified, and we provide competitive benefits. Included in our benefits are shift premiums, Company provided uniforms, sign-on bonuses for select positions, and a tuition reimbursement program.
You will be placing purchase orders with approved suppliers for raw materials, equipment, machinery, tools, parts, products and services necessary for the operation of the organization. You will maintain, coordinate, & communicate delivery schedules between suppliers and requesters. Resolve quantity, quality, and invoice problems with suppliers whilst maintaining accurate records to support the procurement process.
Our Antigo facility is under ITAR regulations; therefore, we can only recruit a current US Citizen for this role.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in supply-chain management, business or a related technical field.
- Work experience involving the procurement of raw materials and sub-contracted services for the manufacturing of engineered products.
- Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, MS project, etc.)
- Experience of implementing and managing a Kanban or pull system approach to component flow would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of supplier and component qualification processes.
- Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment.
- Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines.
- Place purchase orders in the company procurement system module as releases against master agreements.
- In accordance with Waukesha Bearings Procurement Policies & Procedures and other company procedure, conduct competitive bidding (RFQ) actions for procurement of products and services which are not covered by an existing contract. Award business to the bidder presenting the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)while ensuring product and service quality meet or exceed required levels.
- Directly negotiate procurement actions when multiple suppliers do not exist for required products and services, provided that a Single/Sole Source Award Waiver has been approved.
- Place purchase orders with approved suppliers based on approved requests, approved requisitions, buy cards, or other automatic order systems such as kanban, steel bar program, etc. Includes data entry, printing, sending and filing of purchase orders. Work with planner/schedulers via routings for order placement with approved subcontract suppliers. Ensures necessary drawings, specifications, and special information is part of purchase order and forwarded to suppliers.
- Maintain accurate records, and electronic and manual filing systems for all purchase orders, attachments, quotations, requisitions, etc. in accordance with standard documentation control procedures.
- Approve and resolve invoice discrepancies as directed by the Senior Buyer working with the Accounting group as well for resolution of discrepancies.
Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets.
We ensure optimum efficiency, reliability and productivity in even the most challenging operating environments with a portfolio of custom-engineered, precision-manufactured products, backed by robust research & development and comprehensive aftermarket services.
Our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor components – from renowned brands with unrivalled technology and application expertise.
Facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, supported by a network of technical sales representatives, enable us to take a globally interconnected approach to serving our customers’ global and local operations. Our team is committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement in all that we do.
BUILDING POTENTIAL, SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE, BOOSTING FUTURES
We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.
About Dover
We are part of Dover, who are a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Dover Precision Components is hiring for its brand of Waukesha Bearings. Our facility is climate controlled, ISO certified, and we provide competitive benefits. Included in our benefits are shift premiums, Company provided uniforms, sign-on bonuses for select positions, and a tuition reimbursement program.
