Buyer II

Generac Power Systems•Sussex, WI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

In the role of Buyer II you will be responsible for purchasing components and maintaining an open line of communication from a variety of suppliers as well as working cross-functionally within the company on topic such as component issues, costing or invoicing concerns, NMR's and receiving inspections, and ECO's. The Buyer is responsible for continuously working with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and work to continuously improve raw good turns and look for cost reduction opportunities.

Requirements

Associates Degree in related field OR equivalent experience
3 years of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Effective and successful contract negotiation skills
Strong project management and analytical skills including ability to problem solve, manage shifting deadlines and priorities in fast paced environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization
Incumbents at this level have the authority to purchase at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and other factors, raw materials, equipment, machinery and/or supplies for the operation of the organization
Participates in the selection of vendor sources and has considerable latitude in determining acceptable price
Plan and maintain optimal level of inventory using plan for every part (PFEP)
Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution)
Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries
Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions
Recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria
Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of those parts finished outside the company.
Establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers
Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) activities with suppliers and internal support functions
Work with Corporate Strategic Sourcing department to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives
Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned