Chassis Buyer
About The Position
The Chassis Buyer procures chassis to support production schedules while maintaining accurate purchasing, cost, and delivery information. The role is the primary liaison among chassis suppliers, Engineering, Production, Sales, and other internal stakeholders, ensuring chassis availability meets customer and operational requirements. The Chassis Buyer manages orders, monitors deliveries, resolves delays and service-related issues, and maintains accurate data to support production planning and customer satisfaction. This position is on-site in Dixon, Illinois, with work hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. It reports to the Purchasing Manager.
Requirements
- Two years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP or business management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain highly accurate records.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Comfort working across multiple software platforms and databases.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.
- Forward-thinking mindset focused on continuous improvement.
- Dependable and self-motivated.
- Ability to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing commercial vehicle chassis, heavy equipment, truck components, or related products.
- Experience interpreting technical specifications and working closely with engineering teams.
- Familiarity with supplier performance metrics, forecasting, and production scheduling.
- Experience reconciling invoices and resolving purchasing discrepancies.
Responsibilities
- Source and procure chassis to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
- Create, update, and maintain purchase orders with accurate pricing, specifications, and delivery dates.
- Monitor and manage chassis delivery schedules to align with production requirements.
- Identify and resolve chassis-related delays, including manufacturing, transportation, service, and breakdown issues.
- Communicate chassis status, risks, and recovery plans to internal and external stakeholders in a timely, professional manner.
- Update production schedules and inventory tracking tools with accurate estimated delivery and receipt dates.
- Gather, maintain, and track customer-supplied chassis information throughout the production process.
- Collaborate with Engineering to review and approve chassis specifications and support chassis quoting activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with chassis manufacturers, dealers, and other supply partners.
- Monitor open chassis purchase orders and follow up on overdue shipments or schedule changes.
- Reconcile chassis invoices against purchase orders and approve invoices for payment.
- Analyze chassis costs, delivery performance, and supplier effectiveness to identify improvement opportunities.
- Attend production planning meetings and provide updates on chassis availability and scheduling impacts.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, supplier performance, and inventory management.
- Resolve purchasing-related issues and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment.
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match after one year of employment.
- Paid time off and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
