Strategic Buyer & Supply Chain Partner

Generac Power Systems Inc; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allmand, a Generac Company, is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities for a broad range of light, heat, power and air products. You will optimize procure-to-pay processes, forecast supplier demand, and ensure on-time delivery while coordinating with Strategic Sourcing and internal teams.

The role emphasizes cost reductions, supplier collaboration, and data integrity, with opportunities to work across manufacturing environments and ECOs.

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.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management; Association for Operations Management (APICS); Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM); Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP.
• 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.
• 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

Problem solving

Contract negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Associates Degree in related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

APICS Certification

CPM Certification

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Allmand, a Generac Company, is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities for a broad range of light, heat, power and air products. You will optimize procure-to-pay processes, forecast supplier demand, and ensure on-time delivery while coordinating with Strategic Sourcing and internal teams.

The role emphasizes cost reductions, supplier collaboration, and data integrity, with opportunities to work across manufacturing environments and ECOs.