Buyer

Do you want to be part of a team where we work collaboratively to achieve our goals? Do you enjoy working in an innovative and growth focused environment? A company that invests in its equipment and its team members? Then Hydro-Thermal is the company for you!

At Hydro-Thermal Corporation success is attributed to people who are committed to technical competence, are responsive to customers' needs, are friendly, are willing to work hard, have complete integrity, and are active in our industry and in the local communities.

Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer supports inventory and purchasing goals, supporting production objectives at minimum cost and consistent with company quality standards and customer requirements.

• MRP Analysis; Run MRP daily as needed to fulfill the material requirements of the HTC build schedule. Analyze resultant MRP “purchase reports” and place orders for MRP generated requirements as needed from the assigned vendors.
• Purchasing coordinator for assigned KANBAN card replenishment of specific inventory and non-inventory items. Place PO’s, expedite, resolve conflicts, etc. Maintain KANBAN cards, updating them and/or replacing them as needed.
• Place PO’s for other supplies, etc. as needed to support all aspects of the Hydro-Thermal business.
• Coordinate quarterly supplier score cards for vendor performance.
• Actively seek and develop alternative vendors based on varying price and lead time through an RFQ process to bolster the stability of the HT supply chain.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to control and reduce costs across the HTC supply chain. 
• Coordinate, communicate, and visit suppliers as needed to maintain the supplier/customer business relationship.
• Assist in the Outside Process (OSP) process. Create Purchase Orders (PO’s) for the OSP requirements; create Packing Slips for the OSP shipments; communicate the OSP & PO requirements to the OSP vendors; coordinating any other aspects of the process as needed.
• Expedite purchased items as needed, resolving delivery issues when they arise. Correct pricing on orders as required. Update the vendor pricing databases when changes occur.
• Discrepancy resolution; Interact with HTC accounting department as needed to resolve any order/invoice issues. Work with HTC receiving personnel to resolve any receipt issues, and process returns to suppliers as needed.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Three years’ experience in a purchasing and/or production control capacity in a custom design-build manufacturing environment is desired.
• Previous experience in a Metalworking, machining, and or fabricating environment is desired.
• A Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Systems, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Process Improvement is a plus.
• Experience with Sage500 ERP system is a plus

Benefits:

In addition to your base compensation, you are provided with a wide range of benefit programs which are designed to enhance the quality of your life, to provide protection and help when some of life's problems may occur.

• Continuing Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation and Personal Time Off and paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Company provided Life/AD&D

Hydro-Thermal is always on the lookout for exceptional people. We value innovative, growth-centric minded folks who have integrity and never stop being a customer advocate.  

EEO Statement Hydro-Thermal Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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