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Buyer Prairie Du Sac Location
Milwaukee Valve Company, Inc.Career Opportunity
Buyer Prairie du Sac Location
Summary: Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer is responsible for the procurement of materials, supplies, parts and equipment from pre-approved requisitions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
1.Interviews vendors and recommends new sources of supply.
2.Places orders and follows up to expedite delivery.
3.Performs negotiations and recommendations for settlement for inferior or defective
shipments or delays.
4.Negotiates cost of products, determines delivery and method of delivery.
5. Manage of assigned commodities by maintaining and responding to system planning modifiers.
6. Travel to suppliers as required.
7. Maintain pricing database.
Other duties may be assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Qualifications 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The successful candidate should have hands on experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Projects. Salary based on education and/or experience.
Milwaukee valve offers a complete benefits package including, Health and Dental care, Flexible Spending Plan, as well as paid vacations and Holidays. We also offer a 401(K) retirement program.
Milwaukee Valve is A Drug Free work environment; all applicants will be required to undergo pre- employment drug screening and physical capabilities testing.
Send cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to: smccutch@milwaukeevalve.com or phone 608-643-1662
Milwaukee Valve is an equal opportunity employer.