Buyer

Job Opportunity at AriensCo

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. Our environment? We're corporate, without being "corporate." Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you'll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is "Passionate People, Astounded Customers." Quite simply: it revolves around people. Speaking of people, you're not just employee #1,762 to us. You're family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can't continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world. Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

Job Description

AriensCo is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer at our Brillion, WI location, to manage the execution of material purchasing to support Ariens production and service requirements, as well as maintain and enhance supplier relationships by consistently interacting with suppliers in a manner that supports Ariens Core Values.

The day to day...

• Execute and manage supplier purchase orders to achieve the production build plans and service levels
• Ensure clear communication of expectations and priorities with suppliers
• Ensure suppliers adhere to Ariens SOP for order acknowledgement to required delivery dates, packaging and labeling requirements, and shipping processes
• Maintain supplier ship from locations and purchased materials deliver to locations
• Manage purchasing requirements for product changes and new product introductions
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive continuous improvement in supplier on time delivery, supplier PPM, inbound freight expenses, and purchased inventory turns
• Determine optimal inbound flow and locations for purchased materials (supermarkets, off site warehouse) to reduce total cost while managing inventory
• Manage supplier returns and resolve inbound quality issues in a timely manner with internal stakeholders and the supplier
• Resolve receiving and invoicing discrepancies in a timely manner to ensure inventory accuracy and supplier payment within agreed terms
• Manage purchased parts inventory; including disposition of slow moving, excess, or obsolete
• Execute assigned metrics reporting related to purchased materials; supplier metrics, inventory metrics, dashboard, etc.
• Involve Strategic Sourcing with forecast updates, supplier contract issues, quality and delivery issues that require escalation for resolution

The qualifications...

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with emphasis in supply chain, purchasing, or operations management with a minimum of 3 years related experience
• A minimum of 8 years of experience required in lieu of degree

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About AriensCo

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Our employees' quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Employee Product Purchase Program
• 50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center
• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only
• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only

EEO Statement

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That's why we've created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.

AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.