Senior Buyer: Global Parts & Supplier Strategy

Tiger Corp.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tiger Mowers, a leading manufacturer of roadside mowing equipment, is seeking a proactive Buyer to join the procurement team. The role focuses on purchasing parts, materials and services while managing supplier relationships, inventory, and costs to support forecasted demand.

Key responsibilities include negotiating terms, maintaining inventory levels, evaluating supplier performance, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years experience in purchasing hydraulic component parts.
• Experience with supplier selection and bid processes from specification to agreement.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret safety/operating manuals.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms, price, payment and freight with vendors.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Assess supplier performance and resolve quality issues.
• Update purchase orders and forecast demand.
• Source new vendors based on quality, delivery, price and terms.
• Mentor junior buyers on daily purchasing requirements.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Reading engineering drawings

ERP and purchasing systems

Cost and supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

MS Excel

Job description

Tiger Mowers, a leading manufacturer of roadside mowing equipment, is seeking a proactive Buyer to join the procurement team. The role focuses on purchasing parts, materials and services while managing supplier relationships, inventory, and costs to support forecasted demand.

Key responsibilities include negotiating terms, maintaining inventory levels, evaluating supplier performance, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.