Buyer

At SWEP, we believe our future rest on give more energy than we take – to our planet and to our people.

As the world´s leading supplier of efficient heat transfer technology, we are driving the conversion to sustainable energy usage in heat transfer. We are dedicated to constantly creating more from less energy, material, and space.

For us at SWEP, it's more than just a job, it´s a commitment to making a difference and an impact by finding new ways to make energy last longer – globally and locally. We are striving for record-breaking growth and are looking for individuals who think like entrepreneurs, have an open mind, care about the environment, and want to inspire and be inspired. Come and join us!

Develop and drive local sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, and cost savings for the organization and ensure representation of global initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop market knowledge and determine current and future material projections.
• Evaluate suppliers and vendor performance to conform to quality expectations and identify areas of improvements.
• Resolve vendor issues related to inbound freight, damage, labeling and deviations from quantities and products ordered.
• Negotiate and contract best alternatives for materials and services.
• Implement and sustain contracts.
• Implement improved purchasing methods to reduce costs through alternative and cost-effective processes.
• Support inventory reduction initiatives. Regularly review and maintain target inventory levels and take action to avoid shortages, out of stock material and backorders.
• Adhere and deploy the global SWEP sourcing strategies and master the global purchasing processes.
• Drive complete and accurate processing of purchase orders, credits and charge backs.
• Actively participate in new product development and transfer projects.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is desired or 10+ years related work experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in manufacturing, purchasing, or related job function
• Supplier sourcing experience preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong negotiation and time management skills.
• Written and verbal communication in a clear and concise manner across all levels in the organization
• Good team spirit and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, ERP, and internet.
• Excellent analytical skills, detail oriented and proven problem solving ability.
• Positive attitude and be committed to achieving business excellence

Work Arrangement : Onsite

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.

We are a growing company and a part of the Dover Corporation family. We are dedicated to supporting our customers with the optimal solutions and we believe in close, rewarding partnerships. We are represented in more than 50 countries and have production facilities in Sweden, USA, Slovakia, China and Malaysia.

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.

Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement

LI-JR1

Nearest Major Market: Tulsa

Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma

Job Segment: Supply Chain, Sustainability, Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, Operations, Energy, Finance