Planner/Buyer

Great Plains Mfg; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Purchasing Planner/Buyer to join the Corporate Purchasing Department in Salina, KS. The role is on-site, with typical hours Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

The incumbent will manage purchase orders, forecast demand, and drive continuous improvement across purchasing processes. The position requires strong purchasing knowledge, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work in a team to support production requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of business methods, markets and purchasing practices
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated aptitude for creativity and resourcefulness
• Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner and develop alternate solutions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to gather and compile relevant information
• Solid technical and mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

• Administer, review and manage purchase orders and delivery commitments with suppliers to support production requirements.
• Review, interpret, and communicate material demand forecasts with suppliers.
• Manage shortages, perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent delays.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve purchasing metrics.
• Develop counter-measures and long-term solutions for identified problems.
• Prepare detailed Excel reports on purchasing activities.
• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support department goals.
• Collaborate within a team to meet company objectives.

Job description

Planner/Buyer

Purchasing Full Time Professional Salina, KS, US

Purchasing Planner/Buyer

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing Corporate Purchasing Department is seeing an individual to join our team as a Purchasing Planner/Buyer.

This an on-site role that typicall works in our Corporate offices in Salina, KS Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer, review and manager purchase orders and deliver commitments with designated suppliers to support production requirements.
• Review, interpret, and communicate material demand forecasts with designated suppliers.
• Manage shortages, run root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent delivery delays.
• Embrace continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics.
• Leverage problem-solving skills and develop counter-measures to implement long-term solutions to identified problems.
• Prepare detailed reports in Excel on purchasing activities.
• Evaluate current practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives; be a driver in continuous improvement efforts.
• Work within a team structure to achieve company and department goals.
• Follows all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of business methods, markets and purchasing practices
• Ability to write clearly and concisely
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Demonstrated aptitude for creativity and resourcefulness
• Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner and develop alternate solutions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to gather and compile relevant information
• Solid technical and mechanical aptitude
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant field helpful, but not required; 2+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative,