The Opportunity:

Dober is seeking a detail-oriented and accurate Buyer/Planner to join our team, fostering relationships with various functional groups within and outside of our organization.

We are looking for critical thinkers that want to increase skill sets and further their career. . This role is crucial in managing the procurement process, ensuring all materials, supplies, and services are ordered efficiently and at the best possible terms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing purchase orders through our ERP system, collaborating with external vendors, and ensuring timely order tracking and follow-up

Dober's Purpose: Fostering Ideas that Create Sustainable Solutions to Help Businesses Thrive

The Values the Guide Us:

You won’t find our core values stuffed in a drawer. We believe in our core values so much that they’re painted all over our walls. To ensure compatibility, we do a deep dive on one’s core values when we’re hiring or developing a new partnership. The right candidate will demonstrate and share our core values through and through. Our values:

- Amaze Our Customers- Courage to Create- Promote Team Success- Do the Right Thing- Mutual Trust & Respect- Positive Mental Attitude- Open Minded to Change

The Ideal Candidate:

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase order or stock transfer requests from internal teams in JD Edwards ERP system. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all purchase transactions.
• Communicate with external suppliers, research product availability, and negotiate to secure the best price and quality for materials.
• Track and manage orders, following up internally and externally to ensure timely delivery.
• Resolve any issues with shipments or incorrect materials received.
• Analyze and evaluate multiple suppliers to determine the best options considering price, lead time, and overall supplier performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, operations, and finance, to ensure seamless flow of materials and supplies.
• Maintain and update purchase orders in JD Edwards and utilize tools for daily communication and project management.Assist with tracking stock levels and ensure procurement aligns with current inventory needs and projections. Support inventory reconciliation and adjustments as needed.
• Prepare and maintain accurate procurement records. Ensure compliance with internal and external policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements for purchasing workflows and vendor management.
• Maintain and improve inventory turn and service level goals as well as other KPI's for each of our branches using history, sales plans, vendor criteria and market trends.
• Communicate internally and externally in a professional manner knowing when to use the various forms of communication depending upon the situation.
• Work with suppliers and Dober Quality team members when a product fails or we are sent the wrong material to quickly rectify the situation.
• Manage obsolete or distressed inventory making recommendations for liquidation to recover the highest cost possible.
• Active participation in our S&OP process working in tandem with our sales organization in developing inventory plans to service customer needs regionally and seasonally when appropriate.
• Perform cost comparison analyses to document the reason for purchasing decisions which include volume purchase decisions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Distribution and Accounts Payable while investigating inventory discrepancies.
• Assist in year end inventory counts.
• Reconcile purchasing cards each month and keeping records.

Basics Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or business-related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to quickly build a report with internal teams as well as Dober's supply base. Cross functional collaboration is a necessity.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Service motivated with a growth mindset and a thirst for knowledge
• Must have good organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Job Requirements:

Experience with ERP systems, Oracle JD Edwards is a plus

CPSM or CPIM certifications are a plus

• Experience in the chemical industry is a plus