Buyer IV

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.

Responsible for source selection and procurement of products and services, secured at competitive cost, quality, and delivery levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical demands required.

• Initiate purchase orders for materials, parts and services; arrange for submission and inspection of sample products as required. Must have experience with 25hp+ motors and preferred experience with cryogenic valve products.
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule, and to track the status of requisitions and orders or to resolve discrepancies with quantity and quality.
• Negotiate long term supply agreements with suppliers and analyze whether supply programs such as Kanban, consignment or vendor managed inventory would benefit the company
• Monitor in-house inventory movement to determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
• Review requisitions to verify accuracy.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
• Assist in the resolution of production, design, quality and delivery problems.
• Coordinate quality matters and engineering changes or developments between the company and suppliers.
• Data entry of all purchase orders into MRP system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of product.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, coordination of resources, purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Verbal communication skills: speaks clearly and persuasively to convey information effectively; actively listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate and responds well to questions.
• Written communication skills: writes clearly and informatively and presents numerical data effectively
• Negotiation skills: develops cooperative working relationships with vendors and suppliers to effectively negotiate for best possible prices and terms.
• Organizational skills: Manages and completes multiple tasks on time and plans, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve goals and objectives with excellent follow through and follow up.
• Interpersonal skills: Builds positive team spirit by developing constructive and cooperative working relationships and interdepartmental group commitments to effectively achieve production goals and objectives.
• Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Outlook; proficient in the use of MRP system.
• Technical skills: Ability to read an engineering drawing and bill of materials.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to be self-motivated, persistent, hands-on, results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency, the ability to take initiative and accomplish goals.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and maturity with good judgment.
• Ability to maintain consistent and regular attendance during regular business hours and potential extra hours as needed for special projects/meetings.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in business/purchasing or 3+ years of casting and machining buying.

EXPERIENCE

Five - ten years of purchasing and materials experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience working with machining, castings, and raw materials.

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

Nikkiso ACD, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.