Buyer, Waukesha WI

Terex Corporation•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors for one or more Terex Utilities product lines. The role evaluates vendor quotes and services to identify desirable suppliers and uses experience and judgment to plan and carry out procurement tasks. The position works with Operations and other internal groups to support purchasing, supplier quality, material management, and cost reduction. The Buyer manages purchase transactions using MRP systems and Kanban processes, maintains inventory levels and delivery schedules, and works with suppliers to resolve purchasing, invoice, quality, and material issues. The position also supports initiatives to reduce costs while maintaining high material quality and effective supplier relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain, business, or operations, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a purchasing, buyer, or material planner role.
Moderate technical understanding of assigned commodities.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and collaborate closely with other departments.
Ability to work effectively on cross-functional projects and as a team member.
Ability or willingness to learn to read engineering blueprints or relevant technical documents.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an MRP system, particularly Oracle.
APICS experience as a seasoned purchaser in a related field.
Internship at a Fortune 500 manufacturer of capital equipment or industrial products for agricultural, automotive, or general industries.
Experience in an engineer-to-order environment and low-volume, high-mix purchasing, including MRO and production materials.
Ability to interface with company and supplier senior management.
Technical purchasing and outsourcing skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in procurement.
Experience researching and identifying new suppliers.
Project management experience.
Ability to read engineering prints.
Lean experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Purchase materials, equipment, and supplies for one or more Terex Utilities product lines.
Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine desirable suppliers.
Coordinate with Operations, Planning, and other internal functions on purchasing tasks and cross-functional projects.
Participate in supplier quality activities, including completing corrective actions.
Identify total-cost solutions and, as directed, execute cost-reduction initiatives.
Coordinate and negotiate contracts and establish purchase pricing, including pursuing purchase price reductions.
Review material purchase requests submitted through MRP or manual requisitions.
Enter purchase order data through Oracle, including MRP, Direct-Link, Kanban, and demand transactions.
Monitor purchase orders and maintain delivery schedules; expedite critical components and overdue orders as applicable.
Work with suppliers to reconcile invoices and payments.
Resolve supplier issues related to over-shipments, invoicing, obsolete materials, rework, and scrap.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Maintain supplier relationships to drive cost reductions while achieving high material quality.
Manage monthly purchase price variance.
Review, analyze, and interpret reports.
Maintain Kanban processes and issue purchase orders using MRP systems to manage purchase transactions.
Maintain inventory levels for the assigned area.
Research and identify new suppliers.
Read or learn to read engineering blueprints and other relevant technical documents.