Buyer

Bay Advanced Technologies, an Applied Fluid Power subsidiary, is currently looking for a Buyer to join our team. If you're outgoing, technically sound, and think you have what it takes - Apply Today!

As a Buyer, you will review demand requirements, net on hand inventory, and place purchase orders with assigned and selected suppliers. Evaluate drawings and consult with engineers to identify electrical/mechanical component requirements. Source, qualify, and select suppliers. Monitor supplier performance. Communicate with and coordinate the activities of suppliers and internal resources to resolve supplier related issues.

Better together! This position is on-site, and we are looking for people who share our passion.

Here are some of the position's Key Responsibilities:

• Place purchase orders for distribution items.
• Exercise good judgment and working knowledge of materials and source supply to make purchases at a price consistent with quality and quantity.
• Process and vendor shipping discrepancies associated with assigned vendors.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies for assigned suppliers.
• Establish and maintain all assigned vendor-pricing matrixes.
• Process assigned vendors annual stock returns for overstock and slow-moving products.
• Monitor and evaluate distribution suppliers for delivery and quality.

Top candidates will have a minimum of 2 years as a Buyer in a make-to-order Design and Manufacturing environment.

As the world's largest fluid power distributor, the Applied Fluid Power network of companies provide dedicated fluid power support and custom designed solutions that meet customer performance goals and keep industry running. Capabilities include system integration, manifold design, machining and assembly, electronic controls, fabrication, fluid filtration, programming, high speed hose assembly, engineering, repair services, and more. Additionally, Applied Fluid Power has one of the largest teams of Certified Fluid Power Specialists, Certified Electronic Control Specialists and Certified Fluid Power Mechanics to assist with problem solving, system building, troubleshooting, and other custom requirements.

Applied Fluid Power is a part of Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT), a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to hiring@applied.com or call 216-426-4389to let us know the nature of your request.