Buyer I: Procurement & Supplier Planning

Generac Power Systems; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allmand, a Generac Company, in Holdrege, NE, is seeking a full-time purchasing professional to manage supplier relationships, optimize procurement processes, and support inventory management. The role includes coordinating supplier performance, lead times, and make-versus-buy analyses.

You will act as SAP Super User, coordinate ECOs with suppliers, monitor on-time delivery, and work with Strategic Sourcing to identify key suppliers.

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

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

Job description

Allmand, a Generac Company, in Holdrege, NE, is seeking a full-time purchasing professional to manage supplier relationships, optimize procurement processes, and support inventory management. The role includes coordinating supplier performance, lead times, and make-versus-buy analyses.

You will act as SAP Super User, coordinate ECOs with suppliers, monitor on-time delivery, and work with Strategic Sourcing to identify key suppliers.