Generac

Supply Chain Buyer

LocationWhitewater, WI
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

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

To formally apply to this position click here: https://generac.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Supply-Chain-Buyer_JR7241?q=buyer . You will not be considered an applicant until you complete online application.


Great Reasons to work for Generac:

Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
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
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

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