Dover Corporation
Senior Buyer
Dover Corporation, West Chester, Ohio, United States,
Senior Buyer
Location: West Chester, OH, US, 45069Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA;
Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH ; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.Why work for us?
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees, and especially ourselves.Summary:
As a Senior Buyer at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing assigned Dover and Pole/Zero purchasing category strategies. These strategies must reduce the total cost of materials and services, reduce overall supply base risk, and support supply base performance improvements.Primary Responsibilities:Prepares bid packages, conducts bidder conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates terms and conditions, selects or recommends suppliers, writes awards, administers resulting subcontracts, and expedites orders when necessaryConfers with suppliers and analyzes supplier operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedulesParticipates in developing negotiation strategy and skillfully utilizes techniques to achieve negotiation targetsWorks with various functions within the company to select suppliers and establish alternative sources of supplyAdministers and manages supplier contracts to ensure compliance externally and internallyMonitors and adjusts purchase orders to maximize quality and service level while minimizing inventoryKeeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned commodity, and new or altered types of materialsTracks cost savings, cost avoidances, and cost increasesAssists in the transition of new products from product development to the manufacturing process by working with program managementParticipates in selection of suppliers who have the ability to meet delivery, quality, and cost requirements; integrating suppliers early in the design process; and eliminating barriers with suppliers that would negatively affect the manufacture of the end productMust respond to daily ERP message notifications to ensure continuity of part supplyReacts to daily shortages, ERP reschedules, and adjusts purchase orders accordinglyAssures balance of supply and demand to meet customer’s expectationsGenerates purchase orders (discrete, consignment, blanket) through the ERP systemManages system attributes to ensure data integrityProcesses RMAs on a daily basisComplies with all quality policies while continuously identifying opportunities for improvementResolves delivery and/or quality issues through problem-solving and supplier performance improvementsIdentifies and eliminates non-value-added steps using lean methodologyPromotes continuous improvement culture by identifying opportunities for improvement and applies proven tools in implementing sustainable fixesKnowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:Ability to lead teams and positively influence peers and other cross-functional teamsEnergetic and self-motivatedStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsSound knowledge and application of negotiation skillsSolid knowledge of supply chain requirements, systems, supplier development, and process improvementSkilled talent must have the ability to:Read and interpret mechanical specifications/drawingsPrioritize and multi-task in a team-oriented cultureA wide degree of creativity and latitude is expectedProven communication and organizational skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Exceptional use of Excel and applicable manufacturing software knowledgeWorking knowledge of all business cycle concepts and functions required in the area of purchasing, accounts payable, production flow, and materials managementExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility and skill to manage/lead supply chain projects at the OpCo and corporate levelInternational procurement experience including general knowledge of Import/Export compliance, a plusFamiliarity and experience purchasing items with highly technical specifications a plusUnderstanding government flow-downs including Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense, Federal Acquisition regulations, a plusAbility to understand government contracts and translate, summarize and relate to company policy/procedure, a plusRequirements Include:Bachelor's degree in supply chain related field from an accredited college/university required and 5 years of defense industry related procurement experience OR a minimum of 10 years of professional procurement experience, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environmentCPM/CSCP/CPIM and/or a minimum of 10 years of professional procurement experience preferredExpert level use with Microsoft Excel requiredExperience with ERP software requiredA strong understanding of lean principles that are applied to the supply chain is requiredMust be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident-Green Card Holder)Benefits of joining our team!Paid vacation and sick timeUp to 10 paid holidays/year4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charityHealth, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductionsShort-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paidOther ancillary insurance options available401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salaryEducational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearGym membership reimbursement up to $120 per yearWork Arrangement: OnsiteSalary Range: -We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s 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 work.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
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Location: West Chester, OH, US, 45069Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA;
Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH ; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.Why work for us?
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define us to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees, and especially ourselves.Summary:
As a Senior Buyer at Microwave Products Group – Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing assigned Dover and Pole/Zero purchasing category strategies. These strategies must reduce the total cost of materials and services, reduce overall supply base risk, and support supply base performance improvements.Primary Responsibilities:Prepares bid packages, conducts bidder conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates terms and conditions, selects or recommends suppliers, writes awards, administers resulting subcontracts, and expedites orders when necessaryConfers with suppliers and analyzes supplier operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedulesParticipates in developing negotiation strategy and skillfully utilizes techniques to achieve negotiation targetsWorks with various functions within the company to select suppliers and establish alternative sources of supplyAdministers and manages supplier contracts to ensure compliance externally and internallyMonitors and adjusts purchase orders to maximize quality and service level while minimizing inventoryKeeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned commodity, and new or altered types of materialsTracks cost savings, cost avoidances, and cost increasesAssists in the transition of new products from product development to the manufacturing process by working with program managementParticipates in selection of suppliers who have the ability to meet delivery, quality, and cost requirements; integrating suppliers early in the design process; and eliminating barriers with suppliers that would negatively affect the manufacture of the end productMust respond to daily ERP message notifications to ensure continuity of part supplyReacts to daily shortages, ERP reschedules, and adjusts purchase orders accordinglyAssures balance of supply and demand to meet customer’s expectationsGenerates purchase orders (discrete, consignment, blanket) through the ERP systemManages system attributes to ensure data integrityProcesses RMAs on a daily basisComplies with all quality policies while continuously identifying opportunities for improvementResolves delivery and/or quality issues through problem-solving and supplier performance improvementsIdentifies and eliminates non-value-added steps using lean methodologyPromotes continuous improvement culture by identifying opportunities for improvement and applies proven tools in implementing sustainable fixesKnowledge, skills and abilities strongly preferred include:Ability to lead teams and positively influence peers and other cross-functional teamsEnergetic and self-motivatedStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsSound knowledge and application of negotiation skillsSolid knowledge of supply chain requirements, systems, supplier development, and process improvementSkilled talent must have the ability to:Read and interpret mechanical specifications/drawingsPrioritize and multi-task in a team-oriented cultureA wide degree of creativity and latitude is expectedProven communication and organizational skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Exceptional use of Excel and applicable manufacturing software knowledgeWorking knowledge of all business cycle concepts and functions required in the area of purchasing, accounts payable, production flow, and materials managementExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility and skill to manage/lead supply chain projects at the OpCo and corporate levelInternational procurement experience including general knowledge of Import/Export compliance, a plusFamiliarity and experience purchasing items with highly technical specifications a plusUnderstanding government flow-downs including Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense, Federal Acquisition regulations, a plusAbility to understand government contracts and translate, summarize and relate to company policy/procedure, a plusRequirements Include:Bachelor's degree in supply chain related field from an accredited college/university required and 5 years of defense industry related procurement experience OR a minimum of 10 years of professional procurement experience, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environmentCPM/CSCP/CPIM and/or a minimum of 10 years of professional procurement experience preferredExpert level use with Microsoft Excel requiredExperience with ERP software requiredA strong understanding of lean principles that are applied to the supply chain is requiredMust be a US person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident-Green Card Holder)Benefits of joining our team!Paid vacation and sick timeUp to 10 paid holidays/year4 hours voluntary time off to volunteer for your favorite charityHealth, dental, and vision insurance, subject to applicable premium deductionsShort-term and long-term disability insurance – 100% company paidOther ancillary insurance options available401(k) retirement account with matching MPG contributions & profit sharing (if applicable)Profit Sharing Plan - potential up to 3% of base salaryEducational Reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearGym membership reimbursement up to $120 per yearWork Arrangement: OnsiteSalary Range: -We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s 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 work.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@mpgdover.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.
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