Buyer

Your Responsibilities

As a Buyer for John Deere Kernersville located in Kernersville, NC, you will:

• Execute, in a supply chain of low to medium complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
• Carry out a range of supplier management activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
• Conduct complex analyses, quality tests, and inspections that require a high level of independent judgment.
• Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and support in generating new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards.
• Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring the most complex issues to others.
• Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes.

What Skills You Need

• Strong communication and time management skills
• Microsoft Office

What Makes You Stand Out

• Previous procurement experience
• SAP experience
• 1 year of experience within manufacturing environment

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Pay

$60,240.00 - $90,360.00 + Benefits