Pivot International is a leading global product development, design, engineering, and manufacturing firm based in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We have enjoyed explosive growth in recent years and know that our employees are our most valuable resource and continue to be the driving force behind our success.
With offices around the world, we strive to provide a collaborative work environment and are always searching for top talent. If you don’t see a position that fits you, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Buyer - DCI
Digital Concepts (DCI) is a subsidiary of Pivot International and was founded in St. Louis, MO in 1990. They specialize in smart control systems and are a family of design and engineering champions that strive to succeed and are a global leader in every industry they serve. Guided by their mission and values, they are a People First® company, united in their pursuit of continuous improvement – personally and professionally.
Job Description
DCI is seeking a Buyer to join our growing organization. This person will support both production & non-production orders and will be responsible for procuring electronics, custom parts, tooling, cables, and services required to support DCI’s supply chain activities with the goal of on-time production of quality products while optimizing total production costs. Successful candidates should be self-starting and self-motivated, have prior purchasing experience, preferably from a manufacturing setting as well as experience in electronics and international purchasing.
Job Responsibilities
- Procure electronic components, manufactured parts including PCBs, machined components, and purchased items utilizing MRP requirements to support manufacturing.
- Procure tools, fixtures, early samples and shop supplies to support in-house operations.
- Build and maintains good business supplier relationships.
- Review, assess and establish new suppliers that meet the expected requirements of quality, cost and delivery. Monitors and takes corrective actions as required.
- Provide information to Account Managers, Engineering and Operations regarding part qualities, cost and delivery on a timely basis.
- Interface with management concerning new products and forecasts for new and existing products.
- Confirm receiving operations and performs inventory reconciliation.
- Coordinate rework and disposition of scrap material and ensures the most economical and efficient method of validating useable material for production.
- Schedule, prepare, and forward complete and accurate purchase orders (in-house and outside process) according to company guidelines.
- Expedite and follow up on purchase orders as required to meet customer expectations.
- Evaluate make vs. buy decisions for critical components involving operations, finance and engineering departments.
- Lead efforts with quality control working with suppliers to determine source of defective or unacceptable material and takes corrective action.
- Support bill of material maintenance and change orders.
- Follow up on supplier incidents, shortages, damaged items and discrepancies with suppliers, and maintains related documentation.
- Support change notices for purchased items such as changes in specifications, part numbers, and sources.
- Interface with the Shipping/Receiving department regarding incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Support plans for product or component “end of life”.
- Attend and participates in meetings to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Support billing and accounts payable when necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree with four years work-related supply chain experience; or equivalent work-related experience, preferably in the engineering and/or manufacturing field.
- Advanced skills in problem solving, analytical, data analysis, critical thinking, decision-making and negotiating.
- Advanced working knowledge of purchasing and inventory control principles.
- Advanced organization skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
- Experience with production/inventory control and ERP/MRP software.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self-starter, ability to work under pressure with limited or no supervision.
- Reliable attendance.
- Ability to work with others, clients, vendors, and co-workers, in a courteous and professional manner.
*No Third Party Recruiters Please.
This is an onsite position.
Job Type: Full-time
The responsibilities and duties outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. The company reserves the right to modify, amend, alter, or delete any aspect of this position description at any time.
