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Company Overview: Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders. Job Overview: Responsible for source selection and procurement of products and services, secured at competitive cost, quality, and delivery levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical demands required. This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA. Responsibilities: Responds to demand using the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software Create RFx packages Assist in Research and identification of prospective suppliers and manufacturers Negotiates price and delivery schedules with vendors Awards vendors based on vendor capability, price, and risk factors Monitors and controls orders once placed, maintaining records within the ERP system, the company database, and various reporting tools in Microsoft office Expedites orders as required, including occasional visits to vendors locations Tracks and organizes off-site testing at vendor locations with the project management team as required Reviews completeness of orders and certification packages with the quality team to provide shipping release to vendors Ensures completion of open items within the ERP system to assist accounts payable with invoices Assists in review of potential vendors for compatibility with the ACD supply chain management system Provides weekly status reports to the Purchasing Manager on open and upcoming orders Attends a variety of internal and external meetings – the buyer is expected to be well prepared and to bring valuable insight to the meetings as an active participant Is a willing and active participant in workshops, seminars, and training events Qualifications: Exceptional attention to detail Competence with general computer skills and the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.) Knowledge and use of Manfact or similar ERP system is required Knowledge and use of a database system is strongly preferred Skilled in the operation of standard office machines including printer, scanner, and fax Industry knowledge or a willingness to learn Team-based approach Experience and Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required Bachelor’s Degree is preferred Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted Two+ years’ experience in a similar position Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environmental and Physical Demands: In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Job will generally be performed in an office environment. May be requ…

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