Purchasing Supervisor

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company  

Daikin Applied is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily procurement activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, accessories, and services that support manufacturing and business operations. – Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: In office, Staunton, VA.

What you will do:  

• Lead a team of buyers focusing on supplier relationship management, inventory planning, and driving continuous improvement in procurement processes and supply chain performance
• Manage supplier performance, resolve quality or delivery issues, and expedite critical materials when necessary
• Prepare instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepare market analysis report
• Develop a system to evaluate vendor quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service
• Design, implement, manage, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements
• Recruit and maintain suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications
• Oversee all activities related to procurement of a commodity from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity
• Assign procurement requests to the appropriate personnel
• Negotiate or supervise the negotiation of complex requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors
• Develop and install clerical and office procedures and practices and study workflow, sequence of operations, and office arrangement to determine expediency of installing new or improved office machines
• Arrange for disposal of surplus materials

What’s in it for you:   

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 6+ years’ experience in procurement required with some people leading experience preferred

Benefits:  

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

• The typical salary for this position ranges from $73,300-$117,200 in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.