Buyer

About the role

The Buyer position at Terex is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. The successful candidate must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the manufacturing procurement field; must have demonstrated experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Processes requisitions in a timely manner ensuring best quality, service, delivery and cost in accordance with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies
• Maintain supplier relationships, work to improve lead time, cost, and quality
• Compiles, records and tracks vendor information, supplier performance metrics, purchasing activities and pricing data
• Create Purchase Orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of current market conditions and their potential impact on cost, lead time and availability of supply
• Maintain pertinent item and supplier information in system
• Processes RFQ’s
• Expedite parts as required and provide updates on backorders
• Work with Accounts Payable and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
• Safeguard all activities performed are done so in compliance with corporate and department policies

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Proven success in managing multiple suppliers to deliver on time with a focus on quality and cost adherence
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot situations such as material shortages, quality, and delivery problems
• Proficient within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Oracle or similar ERP system knowledge
• Experience with long lead items
• Experience with aftermarket business preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-transactional volume environment
• Able to work independently and as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and manage tight timelines

Benefits

Terex offers competitive salaries, Team Member bonus, private healthcare, paid holidays, 401k, life assurance, LinkedIn Learning. For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link!

Pay

Competitive salaries are offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Minimal travel, less than 10%