Strategic Buyer | Drive Cost Savings & On-Time Delivery

Generac Power Systems Inc; Town of Eagle (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex components and maintain open supplier communications while collaborating across the organization on ECOs, costing, and receiving inspections.

The role focuses on improving on-time delivery and driving cost reductions in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Senior Buyer will leverage SAP/ERP systems, supplier performance metrics, and PFEP inventory planning to optimize procurement and purchase-to-pay processes, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain; 3 years purchasing/planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem solving, contract negotiation and project management skills.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
• Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, measure related KPIs and ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate ECO activities with suppliers and internal support functions.
• Support supplier demand forecasting, capacity planning and inventory management.
• Recommend cost-saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis and alternative sourcing.
• Act as SAP Super User within the procurement function.

Skills

Problem solving

Contract negotiation

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage complex components and maintain open supplier communications while collaborating across the organization on ECOs, costing, and receiving inspections.

The role focuses on improving on-time delivery and driving cost reductions in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Senior Buyer will leverage SAP/ERP systems, supplier performance metrics, and PFEP inventory planning to optimize procurement and purchase-to-pay processes, ensuring