Indirect Buyer - Factory Operations

Last Updated Date: May 6, 2024

Location:

Bismarck, West Fargo, Gwinner,, ND, US, 58504

Company: Doosan Bobcat NA US

Job Information

As a Buyer on the Factory Operations Procurement Team, you will be highly involved in supporting many aspects of the manufacturing processes; representing the Procurement Organization in a multitude of interactions both internally and externally. You will build strong, value adding relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional departments such as finance, operations, engineering, legal, and IT.

Role & Responsibility

Sourcing

• Conduct RFXs independently or with support of Category Leaders / Sourcing Managers.

• Solicit proposals and quotes from suppliers.

• Assist in negotiation of terms & conditions, delivery lead times, and pricing.

Purchasing

• Assist stakeholders in navigating the procurement process.

• Create and manage purchase orders.

• Coordinate receipt of goods and services.

• Facilitate payment of invoices.

• Monitor and resolve payment holds.

Supplier Maintenance

• Add, edit, and deactivate supplier base.

• Onboard new suppliers.

• Assist suppliers in navigating procurement system.

• Contract Management

• Process NDAs.

• Manage contract execution.

• Coordinate legal review of contacts.

• Archive and retrieve contract documentation.

Category Management

• Work closely with Category Leaders and Sourcing Managers to provide information, develop strategies, interact with stakeholders, and resolve issues.

• Advise Category Leaders and Sourcing Managers of potential issues that could adversely affect the supply of goods and services.

• Identify, communicate, and execute process improvements.

Job Requirement

• Education Requirement: Bachelors degree in related field

• Experience Requirement: 0>2 years experience

• Travel Requirement: Less than 10%

• Ability to assess the economic impacts of supplier tooling costs, lead times, and unit costs

• PC Skills, Excel, Oracle, Power Point

• Must demonstrate a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

• Global Breadth – Single-Site (One Location)

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As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan Bobcat North America is home to world-renowned brands, including Bobcat® compact equipment, Doosan® portable power products, Ryan® and Steiner® grounds maintenance equipment and Geith® attachments. Doosan Bobcat North America is a tradename of Clark Equipment Company.

Doosan is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process or who need assistance accessing the information on this website should call 701-241-8700. Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.

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