Responsibilities of the Buyer include, but are not limited to:

 

• Run replenishment routines, plan and order stocked items through our proprietary inventory management and procurement system.


• Possess the ability to source industrial products with strong knowledge of mechanical, industrial and manufacturing parts/products.


• Familiarize yourself in driving the spend through DXP's tier one vendor base using our "Drive the Spend" guidance.


• Manage stocked items to targeted inventory levels, and line fill rates. Monitor the accuracy of planning data and recommend reorder point modifications as appropriate based on usage patterns.


• Inventory and warehouse management.


• Source non-stock requirements and meet customer required delivery dates.


• Assist in resolution of supplier issues. Work with all functions in resolution of billing discrepancies, shipment accuracy, and adherence to expected supplier performance.


• Monitor quality and delivery performance of suppliers.


• Complete and Monitor reports including inventory, procurement, and supplier performance metrics. Develop and execute action plans for substandard performance.


• Respond to customer concerns to ensure parts availability.


• Expedite orders to ensure required delivery dates are met.


• Participate in Special Projects as directed, to include process improvement teams.


• Picking orders to customer demands and verification of order accuracy


• Accurate accounting of inventory and resolution of discrepancies


• Receiving shipments, accurately verifying transactions and stocking inventory in correct locations


• Follow appropriate safety procedures


• Cycle count as systemically generated by our proprietary warehouse/distribution management system


• Record transaction data as appropriate in our proprietary warehouse/distribution management system


• Maintain a clean and neat work environment in your area of responsibility
  
  
  
  • Any other activity directed by the Site Manager
    
     
  
  
  
  

Qualifications of the Buyer include, but are not limited to:

 

• 2 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment


• Knowledge of standard purchasing practices and procedures


• Knowledge of nomenclatures for industrial parts


• Use of supplier catalogs and on-line researching


• Purchase Order management and EDI transmittal


• Knowledge specific to the customer engagement, i.e. heavy demand for Cutting Tools or engagement specifically Bearings and PT to have that type of background


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, employees and suppliers.


• Proficiency with SAP as well as personal computers including Microsoft Office Suite, P21 experiences a plus.
  

   

  
  

Additional Information:

 

Physical Demand: Ability to lift up to 20lbs.

 

Working Conditions: Office Environment



Training/Certifications: N/A



Shift Time/Overtime: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm



Travel: N/A



Education: Equivalent experience in Supply Chain Services or Bachelor’s degree preferred