Dixon is looking for a Buyer to join our team in Dallas, NC! This person will be involved in all aspects of purchasing with domestic as well as international suppliers. They will prepare, review and track purchase orders through the purchasing process. Be responsible for inputting changes into the purchasing system, including inventory purchase orders, price changes and system updates. Prepare and file purchasing related documents. Will also handle procuring materials, equipment and services. Ensure contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent with corporate objectives and participate in contract negotiations with top negotiators. Responsibilities: Prepare, review and track purchase orders through the purchasing process Input inventory purchase orders, price changes and system updates Prepare and file purchasing related documents Procure materials, equipment and services Participate in contract negotiations Competencies: Minimum 5-7 years experience in purchasing, supply chain, leadership or business role required Bachelors Degree required Sales/Manufacturing experience preferred Strong computer skills Excellent communication skills Experienced in negotiating vendor pricing Experienced measuring vendor quality & delivery performance Customer focused, great listener Great attitude Flexible personality Doesn't get easily frustrated Familiarity with Logility or similar forecasting systems a plus CSCP Certification desired The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)
