Buyer
Responsibilities:
• Process approved purchasing needs into purchase orders and oversee orders through release and confirmation.
• Handle procurement for service-related and other non-production materials while following established purchasing controls.
• Work closely with customer service, logistics, and planning teams to address urgent parts needs and reduce the impact of shortages.
• Coordinate with sourcing partners and suppliers to manage lead times, supply constraints, and cost discrepancies.
• Expedite, defer, or adjust open orders when business needs change and provide timely status updates to affected stakeholders.
• Resolve purchasing exceptions such as emergency buys by following defined approval and compliance procedures.
• Support invoice and purchase order alignment by investigating mismatches and clarifying discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Track supplier performance and maintain accurate procurement records, including material and purchasing data in company systems.
• Travel occasionally, including local and international trips, based on business requirements.
Qualifications:
• At least 2 years of experience in buying, materials control, procurement, or a related supply chain function.• Background in supply chain, logistics, procurement, or materials management through formal training or equivalent practical experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP system used for purchasing and materials transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience supporting aftermarket, spare parts, or service-focused operations is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of supplier coordination, purchase orders, contracts, and delivery management.
• Familiarity with off-highway equipment, truck parts, or import purchasing processes is a plus.
Compensation
$21.85-$25.30 HourlyAbout Us
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