Buyer I

REV Group; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetwood is seeking an entry-level Buyer I to coordinate purchasing activities in support of manufacturing. You’ll process requisitions, place orders based on MRP requirements, and verify prices and delivery dates within contracts.

Expediting and resolving discrepancies will be routine tasks to keep production on track. Under general supervision, you’ll interact with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries, accurate invoicing, and alignment with forecasts.

Qualifications

• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong numerical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and work in a manufacturing setting.
• Team player with effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data mining, and reporting tools.
• Associate degree or higher may substitute for purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities to meet forecasts and commitments.
• Process purchase requisitions and place orders based on MRP requirements.
• Verify price and delivery dates within contracts and communicate with suppliers.
• Expedite items from backlog and maintain delivery confirmations in the system.
• Resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies to ensure timely payments.
• Review open requirements and adjust orders as needed.
• Track OTTR, OTIF, and lead times; optimize MOQ vs EOQ.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve supply solvency issues.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Attention to detail

Prioritization & time management

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

MS Excel basics

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Mining

Crystal Reports

Job description

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Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 27678

Fleetwood is one of the oldest and most popular RVs on the road and in the RV industry. We have manufactured Class A RVs for over 65+ years which is more than double most of our competition. Now manufacturing RVs under the Fleetwood, American Coach, and Holiday Rambler brands, we spent a lot of time figuring out how to make the best motorhome possible–and it all starts with construction innovation. From a perfect combination of power & reliability to hand-selecting your RV interior, we know how to make your RV Home a home.

Fleetwood is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

The Buyer I is entry-level in the professional Buyer series. Under general supervision, coordinates purchasing activities to meet forecasts and commitments. Processes purchase requisitions in a timely manner and places orders based on MRP requirements. Verifies price and delivery dates within established contracts but rarely negotiates. May be involved in administering EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) program. Expedites items as necessary to meet production requirements. Works with incoming inspection and receiving to resolve discrepancies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Utilization of a Computerized MRP system to ensure purchase orders are created and reviewed in a timely and accurate manner, in support of manufacturing requirements.
• On-going expediting of items on the Backlog Report to ensure report integrity which will be used to communicate between customer service and the warehouse.
• Routinely interact and communicate with suppliers that purchase order details (manufacture number, description, and pricing), and delivery requirements are accurately and clearly defined (delivery date based on manufacturing/customer requirements, considering transportation, inspection, and/or any internal processes).
• Maintain delivery confirmation detail in the computer system.
• Assure the flow of products that do not meet our standards or expectations are clearly documented and processed through the defective materials process.
• Review and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies, as required by receiving or accounts payable, to ensure timely payments are made to suppliers.
• Review open requirements, expedite, delay, or cancel orders where necessary.
• Track supplier OTTR, OTIF, and Lead Time, and ensure MOQ = EOQ.
• As needed engage with suppliers to resolve supply solvency issues.
• The first line of defense is for price increases, leveraging a broader team to drive results by mitigating increases.
• Attend Karrass Negotiation Skills training within the first year of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Analytical and highly motivated individual, with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and meet deadlines for multiple tasks simultaneously, in a fast paced and continually evolving manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in participation, engagement, and promotion of a “TEAM” atmosphere.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability in computer operations, specifically Microsoft Office, Data Mining, & Crystal Report.
• Demonstrated ability with problem solving, i.e short/long term corrective action resolution, root cause analysis, 5 why principle, etc.
• Experience and working knowledge in Accounting preferred, but not required.
• Experience with supplier and vendor management preferred, but not required.
• Negotiation skills or experience preferred, but not required.
• Beginner to Intermediate experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, i.e. formulas, queries, macros, etc.

Education and/or Experience:

• No previous experience in buying is required.
• An Associate’s degree or higher may be substituted for purchasing experience.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Office work environment, production floor as needed
• Personal protective equipment required while on the plant floor:
  • Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses with side shields
  • Earplugs
  • Steel-toed shoes

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and should not be considered a comprehensive statement of duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements. Additional duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements may be assigned, with or without notice, at any time. This job description is neither an employment contract nor a promise of work for any specific length of time.

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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