Dexter, the premier supplier and manufacturer of axles, doors, venting products and related components in the utility trailer, boat trailer, recreational vehicle, heavy duty and manufactured housing markets, has an opportunity for a Buyer/Planner at our multi-plant manufacturing facility located in Albion, Indiana.
Dexter has been a leading manufacturer of trailer axles, brakes and actuation, along with entrance door and venting products for over 50 years serving the utility trailer, recreational vehicle, heavy duty, manufactured housing, agricultural, marine, and specialty markets. Dexter is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana employing over 2,800 people and operating 18 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada (Indiana, Georgia, Oklahoma, California, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Utah, Ontario, and Alberta). Dexter has achieved its many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. Dexter is a wholly owned subsidiary of DexKo Global, Inc.
For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dexteraxle.com.
Dexter offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Dexter’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
Position SummaryReporting to the Materials Manager, the Buyer/Planner coordinates activities involved with purchasing goods and services such as raw materials for the location by performing the following duties:
Reviewing requisitionsConferring with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery scheduleSelecting products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining itemsEstimating values according to knowledge of market priceDetermining method of procurement such as direct purchase or bidPreparing purchase orders or bid requestsReviewing bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authorityMaintaining procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventoriesDiscussing defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective actionApproving invoices for paymentExpediting delivery of goods to usersOther duties as assigned RequirementsPosition requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or comparable discipline and 3 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ERP/MRP experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.