Senior Buyer Planner

Schwing America•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Purpose Responsible for sourcing, quoting, and placing purchase orders to meet production requirements and aftermarket sales demand for raw materials and fabricated parts. Essential Job Functions Develop and maintain agreements with vendors to ensure all logistical details-from forecast through payment-are executed successfully. Request RFQs and negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve best value aligned with customer needs and Schwing America objectives. Review purchase quantities and price breaks to identify best-buy opportunities and consolidate orders for optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance. Monitor assigned SKUs for inventory replenishment; enter and maintain accurate purchasing parameters (lead times, replenishment method/location, and primary vendors). Issue purchase orders with correct material specifications, drawings, and requirements. Manage purchase orders for accuracy, delivery dates, and expedite as needed. Utilize computer software, reports, and manual systems to ensure timely receipt of goods, services, and information. Manage shipments of materials and fabricated parts to achieve on-time delivery and quality performance targets. Actively pursue continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen and optimize the supply base. Communicate daily with production and sales regarding part shortages until resolution; analyze root causes and implement corrective actions. Keep purchasing management informed of significant developments, risks, and potential issues. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Perform stationary work using a computer and office equipment approximately 90% of the time. Move throughout office and production areas approximately 10% of the time to access files, equipment, and collaborate with colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering, or Materials Management required.
Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to evaluate business practices and acquisition strategies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Just-In-Time (JIT) materials management.
Understanding of materials placement and flow strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase inventory turns.
Experience sourcing fabricated parts.
Experience with supplier qualification, evaluation, and negotiation processes.

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain Management certification preferred.
SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain agreements with vendors to ensure all logistical details-from forecast through payment-are executed successfully.
Request RFQs and negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve best value aligned with customer needs and Schwing America objectives.
Review purchase quantities and price breaks to identify best-buy opportunities and consolidate orders for optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Monitor assigned SKUs for inventory replenishment; enter and maintain accurate purchasing parameters (lead times, replenishment method/location, and primary vendors).
Issue purchase orders with correct material specifications, drawings, and requirements.
Manage purchase orders for accuracy, delivery dates, and expedite as needed.
Utilize computer software, reports, and manual systems to ensure timely receipt of goods, services, and information.
Manage shipments of materials and fabricated parts to achieve on-time delivery and quality performance targets.
Actively pursue continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen and optimize the supply base.
Communicate daily with production and sales regarding part shortages until resolution; analyze root causes and implement corrective actions.
Keep purchasing management informed of significant developments, risks, and potential issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.