Purchasing Agent: Collins Bus

Forest River Inc; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing activities efficiently. In this role, you will utilize advanced MRP systems to ensure timely order placements and maintain supplier relationships. Your analytical skills will be vital in resolving discrepancies and expediting orders to meet production demands. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the manufacturing process and supplier performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about optimizing procurement processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in buying is preferred.
• An associate’s degree or higher may be substituted for purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities to meet forecasts and commitments.
• Process purchase requisitions and place orders based on MRP requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies in receiving and invoices.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Supplier Management

Negotiation Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

AS400/MAPICS/XA

Microsoft Dynamics AX

D365

Job description

Forest River, Inc., the Nation’s largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats has an immediate opening.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, coordinates purchasing activities to meet forecasts and commitments. Processes purchase requisitions in a timely manner and places orders based on MRP requirements. Verifies price and delivery dates within established contracts. Expedite items as necessary to meet production requirements. Works with incoming inspection and receiving to resolve discrepancies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilization of a Computerized MRP system (AS400/MAPICS/XA, Microsoft Dynamics AX, D365) 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 products that do not meet our standards or expectations are 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 delivery and quality performance.
• Engage with suppliers to resolve supply solvency issues.
• The first line of defense is for price increases, leveraging a broader team to drive results by mitigating increases.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• 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 preferred, but not required.
• Negotiation skills or experience preferred, but not required.
• Beginner to Intermediate experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, i.e. formulas, queries, macros, etc.

Education and/or Experience:

• Some previous experience in buying is preferred.
• An associate’s degree or higher may be substituted for purchasing experience.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Office work environment, production floor as needed
• Personal protective equipment required while on the plant floor:
o Safety glasses
o Earplugs
o Safety-toed shoes