Requires the understanding of production and inventory control and forecasting procedures.
Ability to read blue prints and decipher drawing and process specifications is required.
Intermediate level in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, BPCS, APS, Internet, Problem Solving, and Negotiation skills
Advanced in Verbal and Written Skills
Competencies:
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility a
Additional Information
Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us, you'll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
The Buyer serves as an Agent for the company in the purchase of raw materials, finished components, MRO supplies, tools and/or services. In addition, the Buyer will assist in analyzing and scheduling purchased materials to meet manufacturing and inventory plans for the company as required to fulfill customer on-time delivery requirements. The position also researches and recommends new/potential suppliers, parts and services with emphasis on cost reduction.
Job Duties:
Negotiate contracts with suppliers for material required by Company to meet customer requirements.
Develops and cultivates good business relations with current and potential suppliers, negotiating price, terms and conditions of purchase and delivery.
Effectively engages in problem resolution on such items as defective purchases, invoice problems, order changes and cancellations, etc.
Develops on-going continuous improvement programs with major suppliers; major emphasis being cost reduction and quality improvement.
Monitors and evaluates supplier performance and implements corrective action as necessary to meet Company quality and performance requirements.
Analyzes and schedules material purchases utilizing Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
Analyzes material availability, reviews and sets planning parameters and issues purchase orders as necessary to meet production requirements at optimum inventory levels for assigned commodities.
Plans and executes sourcing strategies for products and services in conjunction with cross-functional project teams.
Evaluates and analyzes supplier quotations to determine best overall value and recommends suppliers for developments of new or improvements to existing products to the Project Teams.
Researches, recommends and selects qualified suppliers to meet Company requirements. Promotes company's ISO quality requirements to suppliers and insures compliance to standards for material purchases.
Establishes cost standards and accounts for variance to standard.
Prepares pertinent reports as required advising Management of developments affecting economic changes that could impact Company performance, such as commodity market conditions, supplier capacity and delivery abilities to determine risks to present and future material availability.
Researches, formulates and recommends changes in Company purchasing policy for approval of the Purchasing Manager. These may be in connection with quality standards, bidding procedures, supplier relations/selection etc.
May confer with various departments such as Sales, Engineering, Quality, Accounting and Manufacturing to assist in the formulation of interdepartmental procedures and the resolution of problems as they relate to the purchasing functions.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field preferred
3+ years of experience in Purchasing or a related field desired
Badgermeter · Us, WI