Procurement Specialist - SAP & Supplier Planning

Generac Power Systems Inc; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Holdrege, NE to execute purchasing strategies, forecast supplier demand, manage supplier performance, and optimize inventory with PFEP.

You’ll collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining data integrity and supplier relations. The role requires an associate or bachelor degree in a related field, strong communication, and proven project management

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field OR 3 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment; 1 year of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

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 as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Forecasting

OTD data

Cost reduction

Negotiation

PM & Analytics

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

APICS CPM certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Holdrege, NE to execute purchasing strategies, forecast supplier demand, manage supplier performance, and optimize inventory with PFEP.

You’ll collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining data integrity and supplier relations. The role requires an associate or bachelor degree in a related field, strong communication, and proven project management