Buyer

What youll do:

The Buyer is a process-oriented individual who has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule. The Buyer is responsible for procuring material at the best combination of cost quality and availability for both standard production assemblies as well as first time automation system builds from the Engineered Solutions group. The Buyer I must possess the ability to manage multiple projects at once and thrive in environments with quickly changing priorities. Additional details about what you will be doing includes:

• Initiate purchase orders and manage revisions for parts and services based on demand generated through customer sales orders
• Provide regular material status reports for multiple projects highlighting changes in material pricing lead times and other critical supply chain information to all stakeholders
• Monitor report and update the status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials including timely resolution communication and mitigation of potential issues with material availability or delivery schedules
• Coordinate material flows through product/bill of materials (BOM) changes obsolescence and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
• Secure and analyze supplier quotations negotiate prices and terms with suppliers recommend suppliers with respect to cost quality and availability/schedule
• Support the engineered solutions group in compiling costed BOMs of low mid level complexity to satisfy cost estimates for new business

Why join us

Olympus Controls () is committed to attracting training and retaining a talented team. We are proud of the culture we have built and want you to join us! In addition you will receive rewards and resources you need to feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Base hourly bonus eligibility
• Medical vision and dental insurance 401(k) with employer match employee assistance program (EAP) vacation and sick time
• A lasting and growing career as you gain experience and become an expert in this field youll have numerous career paths to choose from
• Professional development training and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications/Experience:

• 0-4 years of experience required
• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain related field and/or relevant experience in a Buyer or Supply Chain role preferred
• Highschool degree or equivalent required
• Prior experience using an ERP systems purchasing functions; SAP a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Excellent organization written/verbal communication and follow-up skills
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
• Ability to move/transport material up to 30lbs

Founded in 1923 Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is 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.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.