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Alamo Group Inc. Buyer in New Berlin, Wisconsin
Wausau Equipment Company in New Berlin , Wisconsin is adding a Buyer to the Supply Chain team!
In this role, the Buyer maintains a supplier base that supports organizational objectives regarding quality, cost and production requirements. The Buyer is a member of the Supply Chain team.
Assist with sourcing, ordering and expediting of materials. Has direct responsibility for ordering materials managed by the MRP.
Manage MRP changes with the supply base to determine and support material availability. Review and validate immediate and forecasted purchase requirements. Update and modify PO and inventory schedules as required.
Scheduling of purchased parts to support the requirement date of the production schedule as well as service forecast/backorder requirements.
Following up with suppliers and expediting as required to ensure on-time delivery.
Manage on-time delivery performance of the supply base by resolving constraints whether they exist at the supplier level or internally.
Improve supplier relationships. Serve as primary day-to-day contact for designated suppliers for scheduling and delivery of all purchased parts in support of production and service needs.
Assist in managing inventory balances in support of inventory “turns” goals and customer flexibility requirements.
Select vendors for the purchase of parts at the most cost effective price, ensuring the meeting of quality standards and delivery requirements.
Monitor and follow-up with production as required ensuring the timely flow of manufactured materials through the factories.
Maintain records associated with the purchasing function, supplying relevant information to the accounting, sales and production functions as required.
Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Responsible for working closely with the production staff to ensure non-conforming materials are identified and are accurately processed in a timely manner.
Is hands on with inventory storage and all improvement projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
Must be able to analyze technical data in supplier’s proposals.
Ability to aggressively, yet professionally negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget, schedule and technical requirements.
Possess strong computer skills: Excel, Word
Must understand and have worked with an MRP system; experience with JD Edwards is preferred.
Possess excellent communications skills and strong negotiations skills.
Develop and present ideas and findings to peers and senior management levels.
Experience and or knowledge of Lean Principles preferred.
Experience with “point of use” inventory, working in a team environment.
Self-driven, high energy, and possesses a positive attitude. Works well with others, is respectful and trustworthy.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Solutions driven.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor level degree in Business, Supply Chain or similar area of study preferred.
A minimum of three years of buying experience in a manufacturing production environment utilizing MRP.
CPM, CPSM, CSM or CPIM desired.
Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).