Buyer

Vermeer Corporation; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation is seeking a procurement/planning professional to analyze MRP data, manage component part scheduling, and collaborate with engineering to optimize costs and lead times. The role requires strong vendor relations and ability to drive cross-functional improvements.

The candidate will support production control, review inventory and pricing, and work onsite at Vermeer facilities in South Carolina with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience in procurement or supply management.
• Experience negotiating pricing, terms, and supplier performance.
• Ability to read blueprints and evaluate component requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP and availability reports to plan parts per location and product lines.
• Track and expedite purchase orders to meet production schedules and reduce lead times.
• Collaborate with engineering and procurement to drive cost improvements and change notices.
• Monitor metrics to meet inventory, cost, invoicing, delivery and quality goals.
• Respond to pricing inquiries and coordinate with warehouse on stocking levels.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Project management

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply management or engineering

Associate’s degree with 2 years related experience

Tools

ERP system

Engineering software

Job description

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Job Summary

Are you the type of person who enjoys finding creative solutions to support the sourcing needs of our customers? In this role you will analyze and monitor daily material requirement planning (MRP) and other replenishment systems and partner with production control to meet production schedules, minimize costs, and reduce lead times. We’re looking for someone to uphold consistency, create understanding and consensus, and ensure Vermeer’s intellectual property rights are preserved through the procurement process.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze MRP or availability reports, review various demand requirements, and order and schedule component parts per location and product lines. Maintain late purchase order report and, if necessary, expedite to ensure parts are delivered in a timely manner.
• Work to ensure production schedules are met, lead times are reduced, and inventory turns are increased. Respond to production schedule changes by tracking purchased parts, suggesting schedule changes to production control due to parts restrictions, and communicating gaps in delivery to appropriate personnel.
• Manage multiple projects with engineering teams by providing technical input relative to component design, material selection, and cost improvement requirements. Process engineering change notices per new product and process development requirements.
• Review key metrics and act accordingly to meet inventory, cost, invoice accuracy, payment terms, delivery, and quality goals.
• Respond to customer service requests regarding pricing and availability and work with warehouse or inventory teams to review stocking levels.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply management, engineering (mechanical or electrical).
• Or Associate's Degree with two years related experience.
• Ability to communicate with vendors in a professional manner to negotiate overall best pricing and set performance standards including, but not limited to; on-time delivery of parts, inventory, cost reduction, and lead time.
• Ability to lead and reach consensus with cross functional cost savings teams including, but not limited to engineering, procurement, marketing, and dealer network.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to fellow employees in a tactful manner; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints with innovative solutions; ability to be informative and provide professional assistance when working with suppliers, the public, customers and co-workers, ability to influence and coach others to desired outcome.
• Ability to read blueprints and proficiently operate engineering software as necessary, speak in public with small or large groups, and conduct multiple tasks simultaneously while assigning priorities to special projects.
• Knowledge of the ERP system, lean manufacturing, warehouse inventory levels, terms and conditions, contracts, pricing, purchase orders, blanket orders and sales and marketing data.

Travel

• Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].