Buyer

Position Summary

Fives North American Combustion, Inc.

Fives North American Combustion, Inc. is hiring a permanent, full-time Buyer to join our team in Cleveland, OH.

Fives North American Combustion (HQ: Cleveland) is a dynamic subsidiary of the renowned Fives Group (HQ: Paris). Boasting over 100 years of groundbreaking contributions to industrial combustion, we stand at the forefront of thermal process engineering and manufacturing across the globe. From designing and manufacturing cutting-edge burners and industrial furnaces to installing and servicing combustion systems, we span industries including aluminum, steel, forging, incineration, oil and gas, mineral, paper, glass, and food. Our fusion of innovative energy and expertise yields unparalleled technology, breakthrough products and performance-enhancing solutions. Fueling our success is a firm belief in innovation through collaboration. At Fives, we are driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! Join us as we work together to make industry an answer to technological, environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time and to make your career an adventure in shaping the future of industrial excellence.

Your Role

• Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.
• Prepares purchase orders in SAP or bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Acts as a liaison between manufacturing/engineering and the supplier.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Keeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
• Work with manufacturers or persuade potential vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items according to user's specific needs and specifications.
• Approve invoices for payment.
• Expedite delivery of goods to users.
• Supplier setup in ERP system.
• Assess demand for categories of responsibility.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Issue acknowledgements.
• Work with suppliers to ensure goods are delivered timely and accurately.
• Identify and develop new suppliers.
• Work with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.

If this is you, come join us!

• 5-10 years experience.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Able to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with importing into the US and familiarity with INCO terms.
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms.
• Experience with SAP ERP is highly desirable, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read bills of material and routings.
• Experience in manufacturing - job processing, shop floor management, manufacturing processes – helpful.
• Integrity: Deal with others in a straightforward and honest manner, accountable for actions, maintaining confidentiality and supporting company values.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree required.

Benefits

• Hybrid/Work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring coverage for the majority of health insurance premiums, along with company-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD).
• 401(k): 6% match and immediate vesting.
• Paid vacation, sick, and volunteer time.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and development.
• Company social events.
• Work/life balance.

Why come to Fives North American Combustion?

We are visionaries, challengers, collaborators and relationship-builders. We are passionate and proud of our history, products and services. We take care of each other, our customers, and our communities simply because it is the right thing to do. Collectively, we solve problems for companies around the world and offer the highest quality products and services to make our customers and our workforce successful. Our team is made up of motivated, intelligent and engaged creators who work hard, play hard, and are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of fossil fuels.