Buyer III

generac; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing of complex components and maintain open lines of communication with multiple suppliers. The role involves cross-functional collaboration on issues such as cost, invoicing, and ECOs, while working to improve on-time delivery and raw material turns.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, plus several years in purchasing or planning within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field OR equivalent experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment;
• 3 years of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven 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 supplier demand forecasting, capacity planning, inventory management, supplier replenishment and transactions.
• Manage supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain data integrity and measure KPIs.
• Collaborate with Corporate Strategic Sourcing to identify key suppliers for spend categories.
• Recommend cost saving proposals, make-versus-buy analysis, alternate sourcing and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Plan and maintain optimal inventory level using PFEP.
• Identify and resolve issues delaying material deliveries.
• Coordinate ECO activities with suppliers and internal teams.
• Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of parts finished outside the company.
• Establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Apply creative problem-solving approaches to the area of responsibility.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project management

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

ERP/MRP system

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Senior Buyer is responsible for purchasing complex components and maintaining an open line of communication from a variety of suppliers as well as working cross-functionally within the company on topic such as component issues, costing or invoicing concerns, new material requirement and receiving inspections, and ECO's. Additionally, the Senior Buyer is responsible for continuously working with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and work to continuously improve raw good turns and look for cost reduction opportunities.

Essential Duties and 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field OR equivalent experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment;
• 3 years of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management;
• ERP/MRP User (SAP/Oracle);
• 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."