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Daikin Applied Buyer II in Plymouth, Minnesota
Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company! Why You'll Love Working for Daikin: We're a group who operates with a people-centered mindset, believing in the unlimited potential of each employee, with a goal of driving our company to its fullest potential. Our goal is to "Perfect the Air We Share". We do this through cutting edge innovation & sustainability efforts while meeting the HVAC needs of thousands of customers - expanding over 160 countries! Our culture is unrivaled. Daikin operates under 8 Core Values which are embedded into every aspect of our business. It's through these values that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone can be authentic, feel valued and heard, and have a sense of purpose and belonging. The Buyer II is responsible for purchasing and distributing materials, equipment and supplies in accordance with company guidelines in order to satisfy inventory requirements while meeting costing, quality and on-time delivery objectives and measures. He or she will be responsible for a range of activities including ensuring that company standard procedures are followed in connection with purchases of material and services. In addition, he or she will analyze market conditions and trends, explore sources of supply, and processes requests for all products and commodities. Key Responsibilities Include: Prepare and issues purchase orders and requisitions; secures price advantages of quantity buying; composes and edits specifications; solicits formal and informal bids in accordance with standard procedures and compares and analyzes price quotations Follow up and maintains current and accurate database information, vendor lead times, open purchases, commitments and shortages Update and maintains inventory maintenance within the software system Maintain data, prepares reports and analyzes information using available software in decision-making Study products usage; determines vendor from whom purchases will be made; places orders; negotiates and renews contracts; investigates complaints and secures adjustments Process and analyzes high profile contracts with other members of the team Resolve vendor quality issues and tracks and documents results and vendor performance. Initiates quality programs that benefit vendor relationships while improving the quality for customer What's in It For You: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more! The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Administrative, Business, Liberal Arts or Social Sciences) 3+ years of similar/applicable experience Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.