Supply Chain Buyer

2 weeks ago

Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States Generac Power Systems Full time
Company Generac Power Systems

Name Supply Chain Buyer

Req # 64836

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

While Generac is always evolving, our commitment to local and distant communities remains steadfast. Throughout the company's history, we've been dedicated to helping those in need, both in our day-to-day roles and in our efforts to give back. This commitment is our responsibility, pride, and passion. We create products that support people and that philosophy flows into all we do. A career at Generac means contributing your time and skills to create something that has a bigger impact and the potential to change the industry.

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing components and maintaining an open line of communication from a variety of suppliers as well as working cross-functionally within the company on topic such as component issues, costing or invoicing concerns, NMR's and receiving inspections, and ECO's. The Buyer is responsible for continuously working with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and work to continuously improve raw good turns and look for cost reduction opportunities.

Materials purchased are processed, consumed or used in the organization and are not purchased for direct resale; this is not a merchandising buyer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization.
  • Incumbents at this level have the authority to purchase at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and other factors, raw materials, equipment, machinery and/or supplies for the operation of the organization
  • Participates in the selection of vendor sources and has considerable latitude in determining acceptable price
  • Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions. 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).
  • Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution). Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries
  • Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of those parts finished outside the company. Establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) activities with suppliers and internal support functions.
  • Work with Corporate Strategic Sourcing department to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives.
  • Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associates Degree in related field OR equivalent experience
  • 3 years of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
  • Association for Operations Management (APICS) Certification
  • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
  • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Effective and successful contract negotiation skills.
  • Strong project management and analytical skills including ability to problem solve, manage shifting deadlines and priorities in fast paced environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:
  • Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
  • State-of-the-art facility with walking trails, free parking and many employee activities
  • Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
  • Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
  • Pride When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
  • We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
  • Every day is Jeans Day Dress for your day.
  • Product loan and discount programs
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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