Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

NOV Process & Flow Technologies is seeking a Buyer that will report to the Procurement Manager. The Buyer is responsible for all aspects of cost-effective and timely procurement of production materials and services directly supporting our operations while ensuring adherence to our corporate procurement policies. Based in Dayton, OH, the successful candidate will be professional, detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Reviews requests for assigned materials, parts and/or services and verifies specifications. Sources components or services and ensures timely preparation and communication of RFQ
* Corresponds with or interviews approved suppliers to obtain price, specifications and delivery information. Analyzes and evaluates bids to determine optimum value.
* Negotiates price, quality and delivery, and terms, selects supplier and places purchase orders while assuring compliance to local and Corporate Operating Procedures and Ethical Code of Conduct.
* Expedites delivery of items by contacting suppliers and shippers to ensure that merchandise, supplies and equipment are forwarded on specified shipping date
* Ensures that a PO is created correctly (Supplier info, material, currencies, quantity, etc.), follows up with issues related to PO creation
* Track purchase order status by reviewing daily activity reports and resolves any past due orders, invoicing errors or interruptions in supply
* Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and/or price
* Works with operations and quality to establish product integrity, performance and delivery measures to be used in evaluating supplier performance in assigned area
* Supports category manager of an assigned category in the implementation of sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the assigned portfolio and associated activities
* Identifies cost savings opportunities and assists in developing innovative approaches to supply chain management to achieve yearly cost reduction targets set by executive team. Participates in setting objectives for projects.
* Assists Logistics Department with damage/loss claims as required
* Provides resolution on material returns, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers
* Coordinates contract agreements between suppliers and NOV with collaboration with Procurement Manager/Supervisor
* Escalation of complex issues to Procurement Leader
* Participates in Budget reviews and works with Finance team on setting cost standards for parts
* Develops supplier KPIs and tracks performance
* Works with Engineering to understand technical requirements needed for procured parts and collaborates and works with suppliers to ensure these requirements can be met

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum of 1 year of procurement experience within a manufacturing/service environment with a Bachelors degree
* In lieu of Bachelors degree, 3 years of related experience
* APICS or CPM certification preferred; must have willingness to obtain if not certified
* LEAN / Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred; must have willingness to obtain if not certified
* JDE knowledge and experience preferred, but ERP experience a necessity
* Experience with Microsoft Office, especially proficient in the use of Excel
* Working knowledge of MRO, outside services, raw materials, and fabricated / machined parts

REQUIRED SKILLS

* Solid judgement and strategic thinking, with ability to make good decisions
* Excellent communication and presentation skills to manage diverse relationships and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
* Capable of managing multiple priorities and projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment
* Strong people skills with the ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
* Mathematically inclined with the ability to compile, analyze, and present data in a concise manner
* Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data

Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit:

https://www.nov.com/Careers

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. NOV values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.