Buyer

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The company is currently seeking an experienced Buyer.

Reporting to the Materials Manager, purchases equipment, materials, supplies, and services.  Researches, evaluates, and buys products to meet daily operational needs.  Evaluates suppliers, negotiates contracts and reviews quality of products.

• Purchases commodities and services to meet specialized or complex needs
• Makes purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations
• Analyzes purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion
• Collaborates with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify department needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders
• Follow proper procedures to obtain purchase authorization according to company policy
• Investigate and obtain new sources for suppliers and products
• Research and prepare bid specifications
• Issue bid requests to vendors and suppliers
• Review quotes and secure the most competitive bids
• Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date
• Explain and clarify purchasing procedures to internal departments as well as vendor
• Determine correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts
• Place orders to procure requisitioned items or services
• Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic math and its applications
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.  This includes customer needs assessment, meeting qualify standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air and road including the relative costs and benefits
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in area of specialization

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to exercise independent judgement
• Willingness to take initiative
• Exemplary interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a high stress and fast paced environment
• SAP experience a real plus
• Ability to work with a team

• Associates Degree or 2-5 years’ experience in a design to order manufacturing environment
• Excellent verbal, written and negotiation skills
• Previous buying experience strongly preferred, or ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills
• SAP experience a real plus

BENEFITS:

Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package which includes:

• Medical/RX Insurance – three plan options (2 with HSA with employer contributions)
• Dental &Vision Coverage
• $500 sign on bonus
• $500 UNLIMITED Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan – with a company match of 100% on the first 3% of employee contributions
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (ie: Critical Illness, Accident, Dependent Life)
• Short term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid vacation and sick time, (10) paid holidays per year, and (1) floating holiday

About Daifuku Airport America Corporation

Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.

At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 231-582-6558 and leave a message and your call will be returned.