Buyer II

Rev Recreation Group; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Terex Corporation is seeking a Buyer II to research and select vendors, solicit quotes, and procure repetitive assemblies, parts, and services for a mid-range scope. The role supports manufacturing, maintains stock levels, and builds supplier relationships to secure best prices and optimal quantities.

The successful candidate will monitor supplier performance, manage purchase orders, and resolve invoice discrepancies while aligning with quality and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Analytical, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks
• Strong communication, team interaction, and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience with cost/value optimization and supplier performance

Responsibilities

• Use MRP to create and review POs for manufacturing needs
• Expedite backlog items and communicate status between teams
• Coordinate with suppliers on details, pricing, and delivery requirements
• Maintain delivery confirmations and resolve discrepancies
• Document defective materials and manage quality-related issues
• Review receipts, invoices, and approvals to ensure timely payments
• Manage open requirements, expediting, delaying, or canceling orders as needed
• Track OTTR/OTIF and ensure EOQ alignment
• Engage suppliers to resolve solvency issues
• Support price negotiation efforts to minimize cost increases
• Attend Karrass Negotiation Skills training within the first year

Skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data mining

Crystal Reports

Problem solving

Accounting knowledge

Vendor management

Excel formulas/macros

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Procurement certifications

Tools

Crystal Reports

Microsoft Office

Data mining

Job description

Additional Locations:

Requisition ID: 27905

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.

Job Summary:

The Buyer II position researches and selects vendors to solicit quotes and is responsible for the procurement of a medium scope, quantity, and dollars of repetitive assemblies, parts, and services. Requires considerable knowledge of specific materials, vendors, and market conditions. The Buyer II will be responsible for daily purchasing tasks including but not limited to; maintaining stock levels, viewing open purchase requisitions, creating Pos building supplier relationships, following up on open orders, and providing customer updates on outstanding purchase orders. Buyer II will use best practices and experience to ensure that the company is getting the best prices possible and optimum order quantities. Also, monitor the performance of the suppliers to ensure the attainment of objectives in quality, delivery, service, and cost.

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 product, which does not meet our standards or expectations, is 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 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 .
• Intermediate to advanced experience and working knowledge of Microsoft excel, i.e., formulas, queries, macros, etc.).

Education and/or Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, within a Manufacturing environment.
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or 2) certification as a Certified Public Procurement Buyer, Certified Professional Procurement Officer, or Certified Purchasing Manager.

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

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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