Senior Buyer: Global Sourcing & Inventory Leader

Alamo Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Alamo Group seeks a proactive Buyer to manage procurement of parts and services for hydraulic components and related goods. The role emphasizes price, delivery, quality, and logistics while aligning with budgeted inventory levels.

You will monitor supplier performance and support cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain flow. Essential duties include negotiating with vendors, maintaining PO accuracy, and exploring overseas purchasing as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; CPM/CPIM/CPPM certification a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Senior Buyer.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in inventory control preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience locating best-in-class suppliers and conducting bids.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms, price, payment, and freight with vendors.
• Maintain inventory levels, turns, and ratios.
• Evaluate supplier performance and resolve quality issues.
• Create/input purchase orders based on demand and MRPl.
• Expedite deliveries and address shortages on POs.
• Source new vendors based on quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

ERP systems

Inventory software

Excel

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CPIM/CPPM/CPM certifications preferred

Tools

ERP order processing systems

Inventory software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Alamo Group seeks a proactive Buyer to manage procurement of parts and services for hydraulic components and related goods. The role emphasizes price, delivery, quality, and logistics while aligning with budgeted inventory levels.

You will monitor supplier performance and support cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain flow. Essential duties include negotiating with vendors, maintaining PO accuracy, and exploring overseas purchasing as needed.