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If you are looking to be part of an engaging team and want to contribute to the success of a customer focused business operation, DC Fabricators, Inc. wants to talk with you! We offer competitive pay, benefits starting 1st of the month following hire date and a generous PTO accrual.

Based in Florence, New Jersey, DCF began as the DeLaval Condenser Division in the 1960’s as the leader in the design, technology, and manufacture of steam condensers and heat exchangers for government and commercial heat transfer applications. Today, DCF is a major supplier to the Navy Shipbuilding Program.

Benefits: Offering 401(k), 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement. This position is a full time, on-site (not remote /work from home) role that offers a "flex schedule", after successfully completing one's probationary period of 90 days.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the procurement of materials and services on-time, at the required quality level and meeting contract requirements, at the lowest total evaluated cost or best value. Primary responsibility is the procurement of non-standard material in a medium to high price category. In addition, the position is responsible to administer the order requirements by coordinating document submittals, resolving discrepancies, and assuring timely order completion. This is a full time, on-site position, not remote nor hybrid.

Essential Job Functions:

- Develop and maintain qualified sources of supply through regular search, appraisal, and negotiation with potential vendors. Work with supplier’s representatives to determine their ability to supply the product or service. Answer vendors’ questions promptly on specifications, packaging, shipping, etc.

- Procure materials and services according to specific assignments with proper consideration for the delivery needs in the correct quantity, at the specified quality level, and at a cost compatible with competitive demand and value. Employ effective purchasing techniques with emphasis on negotiation and competitive source development. Maintain continuous surveillance and evaluate market conditions.

- Meet goals established for any cost reduction program. Encourage vendor cost reduction suggestions and aid in contributing to value analysis, improved ordering and procurement procedures, etc. Study new products and manufacturing processes to improve current products and to help in development of new products. Assume leadership in cost reduction projects involving purchases.

- Maintain effective communication with all interfacing departments. Provide timely information flow to the appropriate personnel. Maintain contact with other departments to keep abreast of problems and needs.

- Participate in preparation of current and accurate lead time status for use by the company. Monitor material acquisition and recommend improvements based on the current and forecasted economic conditions.

- Be familiar with vendor’s executives, organization and capabilities, especially with vendors of high quantity, high dollar and/or critical quality items. Maintain constructive vendor relations through interviews, correspondence, telephone and plant visits.

- Assure that the Buyer's purchasing activities comply with the Quality Assurance policies of the Company.

- Negotiate prompt replacement or correction of rejected items. Negotiate recovery of contingent repair costs and lost time.

- Assure that price and expediting records or reports are accurate and timely. Involvement in vendor delivery and quality problems as required to meet position requirements.

- Assure records of quotations, prices and delivery conditions are accurate and current.

- Assure that commitments for material (cost, quality and delivery) are met.

- Assure lead time information is current, realistic and provided as required.

- Update and keep current, the promised material delivery dates, and enter this data into the Company’s ERP system.

- Work with the Quality Department to resolve open material certification issues with vendors.

Position Qualifications:

- High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree in a business-related major, or equivalent specialized training, knowledge and experience preferred.

- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in purchasing in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, contracts administration department, or in a similar business environment, with progressively responsible assignments.

- Excellent computer skills required. Must have a working knowledge of ERP Systems and Microsoft Office: WORD, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.

Other Required Skills & Abilities:

- Must effectively communicate with both internal disciplines and vendors.

- Must possess general business acumen and the analytical ability to determine lowest evaluated cost and/or value.

- Ability to plan and complete assignments as directed for effective procurement.

- Other duties as assigned.

- US Citizenship required at time of hire.

DC Fabricators is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual orientation/Gender Identity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible schedule

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Day shift

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person