Chassis Buyer

Sewer Equipment Co of America; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision insurance (60

Company paid Life, Short & Long term D

401k with company match after one year

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sewer Equipment Co of America in Dixon, IL is seeking a Chassis Buyer to procure chassis supporting production schedules. You will manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and coordinate with Engineering and suppliers to ensure chassis availability aligns with customer and operational needs.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in purchasing or procurement, with experience in manufacturing and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of purchasing or related experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure chassis to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain purchase orders with pricing, specs, and delivery dates.
• Manage chassis delivery schedules to align with production.
• Identify and resolve delays and issues related to chassis.
• Communicate status, risks, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Update production schedules and inventory tools with delivery dates.
• Gather and track customer-supplied chassis information.
• Collaborate with Engineering to review specs and support quoting.
• Build relationships with chassis manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on overdue shipments.
• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and approve payments.
• Analyze costs, delivery performance, and supplier effectiveness.
• Attend production planning meetings and provide updates.
• Support continuous improvement in purchasing processes and inventory management.
• Resolve purchasing-related issues and escalate when needed.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Chassis Buyer

Purchasing Full Time Dixon, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1185

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Overview:

As the Chassis Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring chassis to support production schedules while maintaining accurate purchasing, cost, and delivery information. This role serves as the primary liaison between chassis suppliers, Engineering, Production, Sales, and other internal stakeholders to ensure chassis availability meets customer and operational requirements. The Chassis Buyer will proactively manage chassis orders, monitor delivery schedules, resolve delays and service-related issues, and maintain accurate data to support efficient production planning and customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Source and procure chassis to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
• Create, update, and maintain purchase orders with accurate pricing, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Monitor and manage chassis delivery schedules to ensure alignment with production requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve chassis-related delays, including manufacturing, transportation, service, and breakdown issues.
• Communicate chassis status, risks, and recovery plans to internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Update production schedules and inventory tracking tools with accurate estimated delivery and receipt dates.
• Gather, maintain, and track all customer-supplied chassis information to ensure visibility and accuracy throughout the production process.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to review and approve chassis specifications and support chassis quoting activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with chassis manufacturers, dealers, and other supply partners.
• Monitor open chassis purchase orders and follow up on overdue shipments or schedule changes.
• Reconcile chassis invoices against purchase orders and approve invoices for payment.
• Analyze chassis costs, delivery performance, and supplier effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Attend production planning meetings and provide updates regarding chassis availability and scheduling impacts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing processes, supplier performance, and inventory management.
• Resolve purchasing-related issues as they arise and escalated concerns as appropriate.
• Reports to Purchasing Manager.

To be seriously considered for this role, please have the following:

• Two years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP/business management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain highly accurate records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working across multiple software platforms and databases.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Forward-thinking mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Dependable and self-motivated.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines.

Qualifications that will help you stand out:

• Experience purchasing commercial vehicle chassis, heavy equipment, truck components, or related products.
• Experience interpreting technical specifications and working closely with engineering teams.
• Familiarity with supplier performance metrics, forecasting, and production scheduling.
• Experience reconciling invoices and resolving purchasing discrepancies.
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance available after 60 days of employment.
• Company paid Life, Short, & Long term Disability
• 401k with company match after one year of employment
• Paid time off and holidays

This position is on-site in Dixon, IL. Work hours are 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday.