Chassis Buyer - Watertown, SD or Waukesha, WI
Core
Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain processes for chassis procurement, leading technical discussions and negotiations to secure supplies for Terex Utilities product lines.
Role type
Senior procurement buyer (chassis)
Builds
Chassis components for Terex utility vehicles (fire, ambulance, waste collection, etc.)
Domain
Manufacturing procurement / Industrial equipment
Required skills
Vendor quote evaluation, contract negotiation, technical specification analysis, purchase order management, inventory control, supplier relationship management, forecasting, cost reduction initiatives
Preferred skills
MRP (Oracle) system experience, APICS certification, engineer-to-order purchasing, blueprint reading, project management, lean manufacturing
Technologies
Oracle MRP, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Lead chassis procurement process, develop standard ordering lead times, manage supplier forecasts, conduct inventory reviews, coordinate with engineering and operations, execute cost reduction initiatives
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5-7 years experience)