Chassis Buyer - Watertown, SD or Waukesha, WI

Terex Corporation•Watertown, SD

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chassis Buyer develops and implements end-to-end chassis procurement and supply-chain processes for Terex Utilities. The role leads technical discussions, supplier quote evaluations, negotiations, purchasing, and supply coordination for one or more Terex Utilities product lines. It works closely with Engineering, Commercial, Operations, Planning and Scheduling, Sales, and Terex’s central procurement team to secure chassis supply and deliver total-cost solutions, purchase-price reductions, and established pricing. The position manages chassis specifications and supplier comparisons, standard ordering and lead-time processes, purchase orders and releases, forecasts, production scheduling and availability across four installation sites, inventory reviews, invoice and payment issues, and supplier/dealer relationships. It also supports chassis check-in, rework or reconfiguration through outside processing, required Engineering sign-offs, and cost-reduction initiatives. The role is based in Watertown, South Dakota, or Waukesha, Wisconsin. Terex describes its broader purpose as providing innovative solutions and operating sustainably, with a commitment to safety, inclusion, team-member development, and equal opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, procurement, supply chain, business, or operations.
5–7 years of experience in a purchasing, buyer, or material planner role in the automotive or original equipment manufacturing industry.
Ability to interface with company and supplier senior management.
Technical purchasing and outsourcing skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and collaborate closely with other departments.
Familiarity with standard procurement concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals across a variety of tasks.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience with an MRP system, such as Oracle.
APICS credentials or experience as a seasoned purchaser in a related field.
Internship at a Fortune 500 company manufacturing capital equipment or industrial products for agriculture, automotive, or general industries.
Ability or willingness to learn to read engineering blueprints or other relevant technical documents.
Experience in engineer-to-order environments and low-volume/high-mix purchasing, including MRO and production materials.
Ability to read engineering prints.
Ability to research and identify new suppliers.
Project management experience.
Lean experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement and buying responsibilities for chassis and work with Engineering, Commercial, Operations, Planning, and Scheduling.
Develop and implement the chassis management process and end-to-end supply-chain flow for Terex Utilities.
Lead chassis specification analysis, quote review, technical comparisons, and the procurement process.
Manage buying responsibilities for one or more Terex Utilities product lines.
Establish standard ordering lead times for chassis across all sources of supply and standard lead times by supplier or dealer.
Obtain supplier quotes, review technical specifications, identify gaps, and revisit quotes as needed.
Create and release purchase orders to suppliers or dealers and share the orders with them.
Provide short- and long-term forecasts based on sales orders and forecasts.
Plan and schedule chassis availability based on installation manufacturing needs at four sites, and communicate weekly plans with Production Scheduling.
Arrange outside processing for chassis rework or reconfiguration.
Coordinate the chassis check-in process with Operations.
Develop standard information tables for chassis orders to share with suppliers.
Review inventory monthly against targets and track inventory based on the annual operating plan.
Manage invoice-payment and payment-hold issues.
Manage relationships with PDI dealers and establish and lead planned communications with suppliers and dealers.
Work with Engineering to obtain required sign-off before placing chassis orders.
Maintain inventory levels for the assigned commodity and coordinate with Materials to ensure visibility and timely availability.
Execute directed initiatives to reduce total landed cost.
Coordinate with Terex central procurement to develop total-cost solutions, negotiate contracts, and establish chassis purchase pricing.
Work cross-functionally with Sales, Commercial, Engineering Design, and centralized procurement to execute the supply-chain process.