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Inpro/Seal LLC
Rock Island, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Buyer for our Inpro/Seal business. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of permanet bearing protection and complete shaft sealing solutionsfor a variety of rotating equipment across multiple industries.We offer competitive pay and benefits, and the ability to be a key contributor at our ISO certified manufacturing facility.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Are you a proactive and analytical Buyer with strong critical thinking skills and a strategic approach to purchasing? If so, we'd love to hear from you! In this role, you will ensure the best pricing, lead times, and supplier performance while maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role requires expertise in procurement compliance, ERP system experience, and data analysis to support efficient purchasing and inventory management for fuel supply and mine-related procurement needs. Responsibilities include:

Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Purchase Order Management: Analyze and validate purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with company needs.
  • Vendor Strategy & Negotiation: Work strategically with fuel suppliers and mine equipment vendors to secure the best pricing, quality, and lead times.
  • Vendor Performance Tracking: Monitor and track vendor On-Time Delivery (OTD), ensuring suppliers meet performance expectations. Escalate issues and work on improvements when necessary.

Supply Chain Optimization & Compliance

  • Evaluate and act upon MRP requirements for supply and operations.
  • Manage contracts and procurement agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to resolve equipment quality, delivery, or cost issues.
  • Implement Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, and pull-based replenishment processes to optimize availability and material flow.

Inventory & Cost Control

  • Drive increased inventory turns and supply cycle optimization.
  • Identify and reduce excess or obsolete related materials while ensuring adequate supply.
  • Manage supplier scorecards and performance metrics for continuous improvement in procurement and supply efficiency.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • 2 years procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating procurement and supplier performance.
  • Experience with ERP systems, such as Syteline or SAP and procurement workflows.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, and visualization).
  • Knowledge of procurement regulations, supply chain best practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities, including logistics and material planning.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
  • Experience in supplier negotiations and cost reduction strategies specific supply contracts.
  • Power BI experience for reporting and dashboards.
  • Experience with 5S, Kanban, and lean supply chain practices in operations.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components 'DPC' ('the Company') is part of Dover Corporation's ('the Parent Company') Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover PrecisionComponents delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions,and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

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.

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