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Purchasing Analyst

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Purchasing Analyst at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, Indiana.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

Responsibilities include:

·         Update and maintain supplier/vendor master data and information in Dexter’s ERP in support of the purchasing team.

·        Responsible to store all agreements and documents needed for Dexter’s purchasing team consistently and accurately in Microsoft TEAMS/ARIBA contract module and/or any other method to store documents electronically.

·         Issue purchase orders to suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers for the corporate suppliers and engineering function.

·         Ensure that orders are received and acknowledged by the suppliers to deliver on time.

·        Work closely with cross-functional departments to ensure products purchased are aligned with and in accordance to the needs of the company

·         Maintain supplier NDA’s, supplier insurance documentation, country of origin, and any other supplier related documents

·         Develop and maintain process to make sure the vendor master for newly acquired company's documentation is consistent and within the scope of processes in Dexter’s ERP. 

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

·         Experience working as a purchasing assistant within manufacturing industry is preferred

·         An understanding of steel manufacturing product or related markets

·         Excellent interpersonal and social skills

·         Proficient in Microsoft tools (Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI)

·         Good verbal and written communication skills

·         Flexible to travel to meet with suppliers, distributors and manufacturers as required

·         Travel is minimal and would be mainly to other Dexter sites as needed

We care for our people.  Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

·         Dexter offers a competitive wage

·         Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA

·         3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program

·         401(k) Plan with company contributions

·         Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.