Buyer II

Rev; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartan Emergency Response, a part of Terex Corporation, is seeking a Buyer II to source vendors, solicit quotes, and procure repetitive assemblies, parts, and services for a medium-scope portion of manufacturing.

The role relies on an MRP system, requires expediting, supplier communication, and maintaining supplier performance to achieve quality, delivery, and cost goals, while supporting timely payments and accurate order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a Computerized MRP system to create and review POs timely.
• Expedite backlog items to maintain report integrity for CS and warehouse.
• Communicate PO details with suppliers (manufacture number, pricing, delivery).
• Maintain delivery confirmation in the system.
• Resolve receiving/invoice discrepancies with AP to ensure payments.
• Track OTTR, OTIF, and lead time; manage MOQ vs EOQ.
• Attend Karrass negotiation training in year one.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Analytical mindset

Prioritize deadlines

Team player

Clear communication

MS Excel & data analysis

Education

2+ years purchasing experience

Bachelor's in business or related field

Tools

MRP system

Crystal Reports

MS Excel

Data mining

Job description

Company Description

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response 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:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in business and/or experience in purchasing preferred, but not strictly required.

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 opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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