Oxbo International Corporation Hiring for Associate Buyer Full Time

Oxbo International Corporation is the worldwide leader in specialty harvesters. We design, manufacture, and distribute innovative harvesting equipment and related products for the application, berry, citrus, coffee, field corn, forage, fresh market vegetable, olives, processed vegetable, seed, and vineyard markets. We are currently looking for an Associate Buyer at our Clear Lake, WI location.

This is a hands-on position that requires someone to be able to work tactically (with a high volume of daily purchase requests and needs). The position is responsible for the procurement of day-to-day production materials (sheet metal, hydraulics, electric components, etc.), shop supplies, building & grounds services, and capital equipment (as needed).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiate cost, delivery, logistics and transportation for materials used in the production process.
• Review MRP requirements generated by whole good and parts demand.
• Create and confirm purchase orders based on MRP requirements.
• Manage planning data to include supplier information, lead-time, economic order quantities and order policies.
• Manage all purchasing action message s associated with assigned supplier base.
• Develop annual operating and cost savings goals to support corporate strategic initiatives.
• Execute quoting process for all new numbers, maintenance items and identified cost savings opportunities.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience preferred in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 2+ years of procurement and supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• CPSM certification a plus.
• Negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
• Knowledge of QAD, ERP or MRP systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a team and independently.

Oxbo offers competitive wages, paid time off & holidays, full benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, disability insurance, and generous 401k match.

Oxbo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Oxbo are made without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, gender or gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or belief, family or parental status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, credit history, salary history, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Apply on Indeed.com OR in person at : 100 Bean Street, Clear Lake, WI 54005

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procurement: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location