Planner/Buyer

Great Plains Mfg•Salina, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing Corporate Purchasing Department is seeking an individual to join our team as a Purchasing Planner/Buyer. This is an on-site role that typically works in our Corporate offices in Salina, KS Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people drive our success, making us an exceptional place to work and thrive. With over 50 years of experience as a leading manufacturer of agricultural, farm, and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas, we are proud to be part of the Kubota organization. We have recently expanded with our new construction equipment division. If you're self-motivated, passionate about achieving goals, and value collaboration, we encourage you to apply to join our dynamic team. With over 2,300 dedicated professionals, Great Plains Manufacturing is committed to fostering innovation and supporting your professional growth. Join our team and be part of our exciting journey!

Requirements

2+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of business methods, markets and purchasing practices
Ability to write clearly and concisely
High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Demonstrated aptitude for creativity and resourcefulness
Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner and develop alternate solutions
Strong analytical skills and ability to gather and compile relevant information
Solid technical and mechanical aptitude
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant field helpful, but not required
APICS/ISM professional certification a plus

Responsibilities

Administer, review and manager purchase orders and deliver commitments with designated suppliers to support production requirements.
Review, interpret, and communicate material demand forecasts with designated suppliers.
Manage shortages, run root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent delivery delays.
Embrace continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics.
Leverage problem-solving skills and develop counter-measures to implement long-term solutions to identified problems.
Prepare detailed reports in Excel on purchasing activities.
Evaluate current practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives; be a driver in continuous improvement efforts.
Work within a team structure to achieve company and department goals.
Follows all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment.
Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.