Sr Buyer

AGCO • Hesston, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for assigned direct-material commodities, such as metal fabrications, plastics, and rubber, supporting Current Product business. Based at a plant, the role partners with local Operations, Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Sales/Marketing teams to deliver competitive total cost, reliable supply, and strong supplier quality. The position leverages global and low-cost country supply bases and requires strong negotiation, cost analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills.

The role follows AGCO’s on-site work model, with employees working four days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 6 years of purchasing or sourcing experience.
• At least 4 years of experience working with suppliers located in low-cost countries.
• At least 3 years of purchasing or sourcing experience at an equipment OEM or at a Tier 1 supplier to an equipment OEM.
• Proven commodity sourcing and negotiation experience with direct-material suppliers.
• Strong cost analysis skills, including cost breakdowns, should-cost models, and Total Cost of Ownership.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes for assigned commodities, such as stamping, machining, welding, injection molding, or rubber molding.
• Experience managing suppliers located in low-cost countries.
• Proficiency with ERP/purchasing systems; SAP is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, including market and supply-base analysis, supplier consolidation, and low-cost country sourcing opportunities.
• Lead RFQ processes by preparing RFQ packages, soliciting and evaluating supplier quotations, performing cost breakdowns and should-cost analysis, and recommending supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, long-term agreements, and commercial terms with external suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Manage supplier price-change requests, including raw-material index adjustments such as steel and resin, validating supplier claims, and ensuring timely, accurate updates to purchasing records.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance in on-time delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness; lead corrective actions and conduct business reviews with key suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through dual sourcing, supplier capacity and financial assessments, and contingency planning.
• Drive Product Cost Optimization and cost-reduction initiatives with Engineering, Quality, and suppliers, and track and report savings against targets.
• Partner with Quality on supplier qualification and the PPAP process for new and resourced parts, tracking PPAP status through completion.
• Support make-versus-buy analysis and Capital Expenditure Requests for supplier tooling and investments; track purchased-part cost and investment against targets.
• Work with the Site Materials team on Material Logistics Agreements, lead times, and supply continuity.
• Manage resourcing and outsourcing/insourcing transitions for assigned commodities.

Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Flexible and virtual work options where available.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Reimbursement for continuing education.
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior