Technical Buyer

Duramax Marine LLC, a 100% Employee-Owned manufacturing company located in Hiram, Ohio is seeking ¨NBSP; a Technical Buyer to join our team. Duramax Marine is a long-time, dedicated provider of engineered products serving the military, commercial, and recreational marine industries, as well as industrial markets. Our products are designed to enhance performance and meet the evolving demands of these markets . The Technical Buyer is responsible for the purchase of goods, materials, and services to ensure the company’s operational goals are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery while ensuring continuity of supply. The Technical Buyer will take responsibility for managing procurement aspects of large projects. This person will have a high level of technical knowledge, expertise, and understanding and will be seen as a specialist within their function. **Roles & Responsibilities ** Manage the buying process with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets. Provide technical assistance within the company of supplier capabilities and limitations. Manage problems and schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within ERP systems. Actively participate in supplier performance reviews. Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials. Communicate any supply problems which may pose risk or impact business operations. Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible. Develop creative and innovative procurement processes. Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work toward a strategy of continuous improvement. Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities. Ensure a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships. Explore alternative sources for goods, services, and materials. Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers in line with organizational targets and requirements. Work in collaboration with the Quality team to ensure vendor related corrective actions are handled in a timely manner. Work in collaboration with Supply Chain team to communicate status of materials and services needed to support the production floor. Performs other duties and participates in Company initiatives as assigned. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in business management or related field required. Minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience in various manufacturing processes; molding, machining, fabrication, and assembly. Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem identification and solution abilities Commercially and financially aware. Demonstrated success in project management; successfully prioritizing and planning multiple/conflicting priorities and demands. Communicates in a professional manner and works with other functions effectively, such as Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting. Computer proficiency with Excel, ERP, and Maintenance software Confident, decisive, assertive leader who holds self-accountable. Has a passion for manufacturing and accomplishing daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly / annual goals. **Benefits of Working for Us ** Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), annual shares issued to qualifying employees 401(k) with Company Match & Discretionary Profit Sharing Medical, Dental, Vision and voluntary insurance coverage available upon date of hire Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Programs and Professional Development Opportunities

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