Buyer

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Allentown, PA
Junior
Industrial
The Role
Responsible for providing purchasing support for manufacturing and facility needs, including obtaining pricing, purchase order placement, order confirmation, and other purchasing activities. Requires 2-4 years of buying experience and a degree in supply chain management, engineering, or business. Knowledge of cement producing or industrial equipment is preferred, along with excellent communication and coordination skills.
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FLSmidth is looking for a Buyer!

This position will reside in the PT Distribution and Assembly facility and is responsible for providing Purchasing support for its manufacturing and facility needs.

It is expected that this position would be one of a team of buyers who support the facility's purchasing activities within a cross-functional manufacturing product-focused team. Specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, obtaining pricing for proposals, purchase order placement, obtaining order confirmation, among other purchasing related activities.

  • Previous buying experience preferred with 2 to 4 years of experience.
  • Associate’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, machining or business preferred. Equivalent experience acceptable.
  • Knowledge of machining, fabricating and casting background considered.
  • Individual should possess a sense of urgency, be proactive, customer-driven, and motivated.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, good time management skills.
  • Pleasant demeanor, good with co-workers, calm in high pressure situations, and work as part of team.
  • Candidate shall have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Organization skills and ability to prioritize work based on appropriate requirements.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, as well as Microsoft applications is a plus.
  • Good with data, spreadsheets, and data analysis.
  • Understands procurement process including vendor selection and order placement.
  • Commercial and technical knowledge to conduct offer evaluations is desired.
  • Blueprint reading is desirable, but will train
  • Experience with international suppliers is a plus.
  • Excellent scheduling-planning skills.
  • Knowledge of MRP processes in support of manufacturing is desired.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.


FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

Top Skills

Microsoft
The Company
HQ: Copenhagen
13,860 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1882

What We Do

FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. We help our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact.

With our MissionZero programme, we have set a target of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining and zero-emissions cement production by 2030, supporting a green transition built upon sustainable materials. www.flsmidth.com/MissionZero

Our operations span the globe and we are close to 11,000 employees, present in more than 60 countries. In 2022, FLSmidth generated revenue of DKK 21.8 billion.

FLSmidth is listed on NASDAQ OMX Exchange Copenhagen.

#technology #mining #cement #productivity #innovation #MissionZero

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