Buyer, Waukesha WI
Core
Purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies for Terex Utilities product lines, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining inventory levels.
Role type
Buyer (Procurement)
Builds
Terex Utilities product lines (specialized equipment for emergency services, waste/recycling, utilities, and construction)
Domain
Manufacturing procurement / Industrial equipment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, MRP system usage, purchase order management, supplier relationship management, cost analysis, inventory management, report interpretation, blueprint reading, commodity knowledge
Preferred skills
Oracle MRP experience, APICS certification, Fortune 500 internship, engineer-to-order purchasing, outsourcing management, project management, Lean methodology, engineering print reading
Technologies
Oracle (MRP, Direct-Link, Kanban), MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine desirable suppliers; coordinate and negotiate contracts for purchase price reductions; review purchase requests via MRP or manual requisition; input purchase order data; monitor purchase orders to maintain delivery schedules; expedite critical components and overdue orders; resolve supplier problems (over shipments, invoicing, scrap); manage purchase price variance monthly; maintain inventory levels; execute cost reduction initiatives.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (2+ years experience required)