Senior Buyer

GD Energy Products – New Name, Same Legacy

The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name – GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will. 

GD Energy Products is looking for a Senior Buyer to work in Tulsa, OK.

When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!

Job Summary:
The Buyer will research and purchase engineered products for our manufacturing facility. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

·         Oversees and maintains current inventory. 

·         Research, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics.

·         Responsible for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and materials as assigned, including source selection, order placement and follow-up.

·         Manages order changes with suppliers to avoid cost and delivery delays.

·         Negotiates pricing and delivery terms with vendors that are not part of a master agreement or corporate contract.

·         Analyzes weekly reports on past due purchase orders; follows up on back orders and communicates delays and changes to other materials, manufacturing, and sales/customer service personnel as appropriate. 

·         Utilizes ERP (SAP) system in compliance with supply chain processes. Ensures purchase orders are confirmed within defined time parameters. 

·         Serves as liaison to vendors and suppliers; communicates information, internally and externally to ensure appropriate personnel are notified of delays, changes, and errors with goods ordered & received.
·          Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

·         Experience in scheduling, inventory control, or production, and/or procurement for a manufacturing environment required. 

·         Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word, is required; experience with SAP is strongly preferred.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Ability to compile information and make decisions.

·         Ability to work under pressure.

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Education and Experience:
·  5+ years of Buyer experience required  
· Customer Service/Supply Chain/Logistics experience with SAP knowledge required preferably in a manufacturing environment

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics etc. preferred