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Vermeer Corporation
Buyer
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What they do
A Commodities or Manufacturing Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the commodities needed for ongoing or future production in a manufacturing process. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$64,867 / year median in Iowa
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Who We Are Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business. Work Shift 1
- First Shift Job Summary Are you the type of person who enjoys finding creative solutions to support the sourcing needs of our customers?
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply management, engineering (mechanical or electrical).
- Or Associate's Degree with two years related experience.
- Ability to communicate with vendors in a professional manner to negotiate overall best pricing and set performance standards including, but not limited to; on-time delivery of parts, inventory, cost reduction, and lead time.
- Ability to lead and reach consensus with cross functional cost savings teams including, but not limited to engineering, procurement, marketing, and dealer network.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to fellow employees in a tactful manner; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints with innovative solutions; ability to be informative and provide professional assistance when working with suppliers, the public, customers and co-workers, ability to influence and coach others to desired outcome.
- Ability to read blueprints and proficiently operate engineering software as necessary, speak in public with small or large groups, and conduct multiple tasks simultaneously while assigning priorities to special projects.
- Knowledge of the ERP system, lean manufacturing, warehouse inventory levels, terms and conditions, contracts, pricing, purchase orders, blanket orders and sales and marketing data. Travel
- Occasional travel is expected of this position.