Buyer I

Generac•Holdrege, NE

About The Position

The Buyer I executes standard purchasing processes and strategies, including procure-to-pay definition and optimization. The role supports supplier demand forecasting, capacity planning, supply base inventory management, replenishment, and procurement transactions. It manages supplier on-time delivery performance, maintains system data integrity, and tracks purchasing performance indicators. The Buyer works with Corporate Strategic Sourcing to identify key and preferred suppliers, recommends cost-saving opportunities, and plans and maintains optimal inventory levels using plan for every part (PFEP). The role proactively addresses material-delivery issues, coordinates engineering change order activities with suppliers and internal support functions, requisitions major purchased items, and coordinates timely processing of parts finished outside the company. It also builds effective supplier and internal customer relationships, solves problems creatively, and serves as an SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or 3 years of related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment.
At least 1 year of purchasing, planning, or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated problem-solving, contract negotiation, and project management skills.
Strong project management and analytical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
Association for Operations Management (APICS) qualification.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) qualification.
Previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP.

Responsibilities

Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies, including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
Support supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment, and procurement transactions.
Manage supplier on-time delivery performance, maintain system data integrity, and measure related key indicators such as past-due purchase orders, open purchase order acknowledgements, purchase order expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution.
Work with Corporate Strategic Sourcing to identify key and preferred suppliers for categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives.
Recommend cost-saving proposals, including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria.
Plan and maintain optimal inventory levels using plan for every part (PFEP).
Identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries.
Coordinate engineering change order activities with suppliers and internal support functions.
Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of parts finished outside the company.
Establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
Apply creative problem-solving approaches and ideas within the area of responsibility.
Act as an SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.