AI summary
Buyer role overseeing material planning, supplier performance, and inventory control to keep production running smoothly using ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred). You’ll join HDT Global, a long-established manufacturer of military expeditionary and rugged industrial/commercial products. Standout perks include company-paid Life/AD&D/Disability and a 401(k) match.
Key skills
Purchasing and inventory managementERP/MRP systemsSAPSupplier negotiationSupplier performance management (OTD/quality)Material requirements planning (MRP) and expeditingNon-conforming material management (returns, replacement, cost of quality)Purchase order management and confirmationsMicrosoft OfficeShortage analysis and cross-functional coordination
Salary not listed — comparable onsite Buyer roles in Alabama typically pay around $55k–$75k depending on experience and government/defense purchasing exposure.
You'll thrive here if you’re an organized, analytical buyer who can juggle multiple priorities, proactively expedite and resolve supplier issues, and keep SAP/ERP data accurate to maintain material availability.
Why apply
- 401K with company match
- Company-paid Life/AD&D/Disability
- Health, dental, vision benefits
Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.
Essential Duties:
Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.
What We Offer
- Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision
- Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)
- 401K with a company match
- Safe & clean work environment (following all CDC guidelines to keep our employees safe!)
Essential Duties:
- Monitors short and long term material requirement needs, develops and implements effective plans to assure material availability using SAP to manage and action daily ERP messages
- Controls the flow of material from the supplier and on the production floor
- Manages non-conforming material (return material, identify replacement, cost of quality etc.)
- Immediately communicates product revision changes to supplier
- Responsible for making what, when, and how much decisions regarding material procurement and production
- Monitors supplier on time delivery performance and escalates as necessary to commodity manager if chronic delivery issues are identified
- Sends open order report to supplier weekly to ensure current schedule is accurate
- Ensures that SAP reflects the most up-to-date delivery schedule from suppliers with no due dates in the past, Manage PO Confirmation, Statistical Dates and Delivery Dates in SAP
- Monitors supplier shortages, shortage analysis and communication to appropriate team(s) as necessary
- Monitors supplier quality levels and escalates as necessary to commodity manager if chronic delivery issues are identified
- Initiates actions as necessary for the participation of Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to resolve day-to-day supplier concerns
- Active role in maintaining inventories at minimal levels
- Engages with supervisors & managers in decreasing or adjusting stock quantities as appropriate
- Daily expediting to ensure high service levels to our customers
- Takes a proactive role in continuous improvement of SAP parameters
- Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Adheres to all quality and safety standards
- Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:
- Four year degree preferred; minimum of 3 years purchasing and inventory management experience; government purchasing preferred
- ERP and/or MRP system experience required. SAP experience a plus.
- Strong supplier negotiation and supply chain development skills required
- Ability to manage multiple projects and problem solve
- Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively with management and personnel at all levels.
- Demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work a varied schedule, willing to work overtime when necessary
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.
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