Responsibilities of the Buyer include, but are not limited to:
- Run replenishment routines, plan and order stocked items through our proprietary inventory management and procurement system.
- Possess the ability to source industrial products with strong knowledge of mechanical, industrial and manufacturing parts/products.
- Familiarize yourself in driving the spend through DXP's tier one vendor base using our "Drive the Spend" guidance.
- Manage stocked items to targeted inventory levels, and line fill rates. Monitor the accuracy of planning data and recommend reorder point modifications as appropriate based on usage patterns.
- Inventory and warehouse management.
- Source non-stock requirements and meet customer required delivery dates.
- Assist in resolution of supplier issues. Work with all functions in resolution of billing discrepancies, shipment accuracy, and adherence to expected supplier performance.
- Monitor quality and delivery performance of suppliers.
- Complete and Monitor reports including inventory, procurement, and supplier performance metrics. Develop and execute action plans for substandard performance.
- Respond to customer concerns to ensure parts availability.
- Expedite orders to ensure required delivery dates are met.
- Participate in Special Projects as directed, to include process improvement teams.
- Picking orders to customer demands and verification of order accuracy
- Accurate accounting of inventory and resolution of discrepancies
- Receiving shipments, accurately verifying transactions and stocking inventory in correct locations
- Follow appropriate safety procedures
- Cycle count as systemically generated by our proprietary warehouse/distribution management system
- Record transaction data as appropriate in our proprietary warehouse/distribution management system
- Maintain a clean and neat work environment in your area of responsibility
- Any other activity directed by the Site Manager
Qualifications of the Buyer include, but are not limited to:
- 2 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment
- Knowledge of standard purchasing practices and procedures
- Knowledge of nomenclatures for industrial parts
- Use of supplier catalogs and on-line researching
- Purchase Order management and EDI transmittal
- Knowledge specific to the customer engagement, i.e. heavy demand for Cutting Tools or engagement specifically Bearings and PT to have that type of background
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, employees and suppliers.
- Proficiency with SAP as well as personal computers including Microsoft Office Suite, P21 experiences a plus.
Additional Information:
Physical Demand: Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Working Conditions: Office Environment
Training/Certifications: N/A
Shift Time/Overtime: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Travel: N/A
Education: Equivalent experience in Supply Chain Services or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Company Description:DXP Enterprises Inc.
Founded as Southern Engine and Pump Company in 1908, DXP was re-chartered in 1979 as Sepco Industries and renamed DXP Enterprises, Inc. in 1996. Over the years, we have strengthened our ability to support our customers by acquiring a diverse group of companies with a powerful corporate focus on product expertise, technical services and Industrial MRO supply chain management.
Today, DXP is a publicly traded professional distribution management company that provides products and services to a variety of industries through its Innovative Pumping Solutions (IPS), Supply Chain Services and MROP Products and Services.
DXP continues to stay on the leading edge of technology, training and products while attracting and retaining the best employees. Our corporate strategy is simply to be the best solution for the industrial customer.