Buyer I

West Coast Energy Systems; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allmand, a Generac Company, seeks a procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing and Procure-to-Pay processes for a manufacturing environment. You will optimize supplier performance, forecast demand, and negotiate favorable terms while maintaining data integrity across the ERP system.

The role emphasizes inventory planning, PFEP, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve cost reductions and reliable supply. Strong communication and project management are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree plus experience in supply chain/ procurement.
• Experience with procure-to-pay processes and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation, project management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
• Support supplier demand forecasting, capacity planning, inventory management, and procurement transactions.
• Manage supplier on-time delivery performance and data integrity in systems.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to identify key suppliers and align with objectives.
• Recommend cost-saving proposals including make-vs-buy analysis and volume discounts.
• Plan and maintain optimal inventory levels using PFEP.
• Identify and help resolve issues delaying material deliveries.
• Coordinate ECO activities with suppliers and internal teams.
• Establish strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Apply creative problem solving to your area of responsibility.
• Act as SAP Super User within the function.

Skills

Problem solving

Contract negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

3 years related experience in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

APICS

CPM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP Super User

ERP knowledge

Job description

We are Allmand, a Generac Company.

For more than 85 years, we've worked alongside our customers to provide the most reliable and rugged light, heat, power and air products to the rental, construction, special event, mining and oil and gas markets - so our customers can keep your promise of a job well done.

With your success in mind, Allmand jobsite equipment is renowned for providing the lowest cost of ownership - delivering superior serviceability, ease of use, durable construction and industry-leading resale value.

Major Responsibilities

• Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
• Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions.
• Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution).
• Work with Corporate Strategic Sourcing department to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives.
• Recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Plan and maintain optimal level of inventory using plan for every part (PFEP).
• Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries.
• Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) activities with suppliers and internal support functions.
• Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of those parts finished outside the company.
• Establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Ability to apply creative problem approaches and ideas to solve problems for area of responsibility.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field OR 3 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment;
• 1 year of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation and project management;
• Strong project management and analytical skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management;
• Association for Operations Management (APICS);
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM);
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."