Buyer/Planner

Daikin Applied
medical insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Staunton
P.O. Box 2510 (Show on map)
Jan 03, 2025
Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Buyer/Planner. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of an aggressive cost-improvement program for assigned commodities and performance of supplier audits to monitor the suitability of current suppliers. This individual will take part in negotiation of business unit agreements and working closely with both Design and Manufacturing Engineering to develop demand-based supply systems. Location: In office, Staunton, VA. What you will do: Negotiate assigned agreements and prepare required contracts Develop and implement an aggressive cost-reduction program for assigned commodities Ensure timely and thorough communication of required information to other business unit components Develop a material control plan to minimize obsolescence and reduce inventories Purchase global commodities as assigned Monitor price trends of raw materials and commodities and recommend sources, timing, and quantity of purchases Maintain an accurate data base for current and potential suppliers, materials, prices, deliver dates, and inventories Obtain and analyze quotations, issue purchase orders for direct material, and expedite deliveries and shipments Manage and execute several complex tasks simultaneously Ensure company standard procedures are followed in connection with purchases of materials and services Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree 3+ year of related experience Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage Short term and long term disability 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $59,500-$90,500 in VA. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.