Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for supplier management on-time-delivery and inventory management as well as driving cost savings and cost avoidance dual sourcing and risk mitigation initiatives across the business. The individual is responsible for ensuring the availability of purchased parts components assemblies and services to satisfy Customer Orders. The role requires an individual with both tactical and strategic abilities willing and able to interact at all levels of the organization including product segment planners product design customer service and manufacturing supervision.

What Youll Do

• Successfully perform the tactical execution of ERP review including the review of inventory levels buffer stock customer orders etc
• Issue and modify purchase orders as necessary based on the needs of the business.
• Expediting of purchased items as required.
• Manage procurement data integrity for assigned areas.
• Manage the material discrepancy process to ensure that Material Discrepancy Reports are processed expeditiously.
• Assist in make/buy analysis and other strategic procurement decisions.
• Work with the Procurement Team Dover Category Managers PSG Supply Chain Director to evaluate and manage supply base.
• Conform to all ISO 9001 policies and procedures Company Code of Ethics and Company Purchasing Policies.
• Generate purchase orders to meet program and production schedules employing best practice methodology regarding asset management and cost control.
• Assist in managing purchased materials costs through effective supply base management and cost reduction initiatives.
• Achieve in depth product and commodity knowledge to understand the relationship to supplier technology capabilities processes and capacities.
• Professionally resolve problems (both internal and external) in a fair and ethical manner.
• Additional tasks as required.

What Youll Bring

• 5 years experience in purchasing/materials/supply chain management.
• Bachelors Degree Procurement Logistics Business Engineering or related field (preferred but not required).
• Professional certification CPSM CPM CPIM CIRM (preferred).
• Experience or knowledge of ERP/MRP/MRP II systems.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook.
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities able to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to think both tactically and strategically.
• Experience or education with Kanban systems and other lean manufacturing techniques is a plus.
• Excellent people skills and adaptable to change.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring

• Strong analysis capabilities that convert large amounts of disparate data into a cohesive set of information that enables decision making.
• Outstanding verbal written and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks.
• Strong team player work ethic and commitment to win self-starter with ability to solve problems anticipate and avoid issues.
• Strong attention to detail hands-on and strive to execute.
• Interfaces with wide array of individuals able to influence.

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PSG is the global pump metering and dispensing-solution expert enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Downers Grove IL USA PSG is comprised of several world-class brands including Abaque All-Flo Almatec Blackmer Ebsray em-tec Griswold Hydro Malema Mouvex Neptune PSG Biotech Quantex Quattroflow and Wilden. PSG products are manufactured on three continents North America Europe and Asia in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG please visit.

We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers a unique combination of the both small company atmosphere: with an ownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today and entrepreneurial spirit in the pursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large companys scale tools expertise and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG a growing global company where your curiosity hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast paced environment.

PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components consumable supplies aftermarket parts software and digital solutions and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years our team of over 24000 employees takes an ownership mindset collaborating with customers to redefine whats possible.

Work Arrangement:Onsite

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their : Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off including 11 paid holidays per calendar year paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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Job Function:Supply Chain & Procurement