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801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949 Why Valmont We're Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now. A Brief Summary of This Position: This is an individual contributor position responsible for procurement of assigned items, planning, coordinating and reviewing activities related to an assigned divisional commodity, and inventory management with the goal of satisfying customer requirements. The Buyer commits funds, makes strategic business decisions and operates as the liaison between the assigned business and procurement of those commodities. This Buyer is accountable for inventory levels of raw materials and will use existing tools, or create queries, to assist in the management of such as well as participating in company objectives (Lean) and continuing professional development. This position is performed with minimal direct supervision. The Buyer generates quotations, expedites and places purchase orders according to existing strategy and previously negotiated prices in addition to sourcing potential new suppliers. On assigned items, all Engineering Change Notices, invoicing discrepancies, shortages, quality issues, inventory analysis and supplier analysis will be handled by this employee. Essential Functions: Responsible for making effective and timely decisions to resolve material shortages in production Achievement of outstanding internal customer satisfaction and maintenance of relationships between the supply base and Valmont Industries, Inc. Responsible for efficiently and economically ensuring the timely delivery of purchased material for divisional production and related support functions consistent with divisional inventory policy Responsible for preparing Return Goods Orders and the disposition of rejected material to closure Responsible for maintaining a professional working relationship with suppliers, Engineers, Production Control, Marketing, Manufacturing and other Purchasing personnel Resolves problems related in invoicing receipts, acknowledgements, material shortages, delinquencies and certifications with vendors, divisional and corporate personnel Coordinates Engineering Change Notices for items purchased affecting new or existing materials in order to ease transition and manage inventory levels Interprets MRP output to create purchase orders (P.O.) for assigned items and verifies supplier receipt of the P.O. Expedites delivery of past due or moved-up purchase orders for specified suppliers - records any date revisions in system Contact suppliers to resolve shipment discrepancies or quality issues Provides metrics and delivers scorecard data collaborating with suppliers regarding quality, on-time delivery, costing & customer experience performance Obtain quotations for new items from approved suppliers Negotiate process changes with supplier that will result in lower purchase prices Analyze on-hand levels, reorder levels, and reorder quantities for assigned items, making necessary database changes or recommendations to correct problem items Analyze delivery issues and adjust database as required for assigned items Devise purchasing procedures to improve service and/or reduced cost Ability to work outside in all seasons and tolerate various elements within plant such as dust and fumes Ability to climb stairs and wear necessary PPE in production facilities Other Important Details about the Role: Provides sourcing assistance in meeting needs of production in the case of a major shutdown. Assist Accounts Payable in timely credit/debit reconciliation Act as a backup for other Buyers Develop a deeper understanding of production requirement data and how to properly respond to the stated requirements Participate in Lean initiative events such as inventory carrying costs, Kanban, consignment, floor stock Assist Corporate Purchasing in supplier consolidation efforts Conduct studies of material costs and supplier services and recommend change in cross-train Associate Buyers for job specific functions (Drop Ship Orders, Off-site Orders, etc.) Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): Preferred Bachelors in relevant field or Associates Degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant quality experience. Professional work experience with contract management and

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