Tactical Buyer

The Impact You'll Make

Now is a great time to join our Van Wert Team! Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Tactical Buyer to play a key role in the daily purchasing of direct material from external suppliers. In order to be successful in this role, you will need to be organized and able to work in a very high paced environment. This position will be in Van Wert, Ohio and reporting to the Purchasing Manager of the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and optimizing day-to-day purchasing processes for a group of suppliers.
• Placing Purchase Orders to ensure arrival of material to support production and customer needs.

• Monitoring Purchase Orders and following up on orders that are past due.
• Creating Inbound Deliveries in a timely manner to support a smooth receiving process.
• Monitor exception message reports, and work with suppliers to move Purchase Order dates when forecasts are adjusted.
• Uncover and report any issues in the supply chain (stock losses, incorrect forecasts, abnormal demands, and safety stock adjustments).
• Provide updates to Customer Service and Schedulers on when direct material is expected to arrive.
• Review and update parameters as needed (lead-time, minimum order quantities, order periods, order mulitples, etc).

• What we are looking for

  • You communicate confidently across departments as well as with external partners (potentially in a multicultural environment)
  • You are passionate about continuous improvement, efficiency, and finding new solutions
  • You have experience working with ERP systems (SAP is an advantage)
  • You take responsibility, make data-driven decisions, and handle problems promptly and effectively

What We're Looking For

Required (basic) qualifications

• A degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or similar field – or 3+ years of relevant experience in purchasing or supplier management

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP)
• Organized, proactive, and committed to treating the business like it’s your own

Job Criteria

• Communication skills
• Microsoft office skills (word, excel, access, Power BI, etc)

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
4. You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.