Chassis Buyer Watertown, SD or Waukesha, WI

Job Description:

Job Title: Chassis Buyer

Business Unit : Terex Utilities

Location: Watertown SD or Waukesha WI

Department: Operations

Position Description:

This position is responsible for developing and implementing end to end Supply chain process for Chasiss procurement management lead technical discussion negotiation ensure supplies from vendors for one or more of the Terex Utilities product lines. Requires evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers/vendors/dealers. Familiar with standard concepts practices and procedures within the manufacturing procurement field. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks in supply chain procurement function.

What youll do:

• Lead Procurement and buying responsibilities of Chassis and works with Engineering Commercials operations planning and scheduling team
• Works with Strategic Terex central procurement team to provide best total cost solutions support coordinate and negotiate contracts with the expectation of providing purchase price reductions and establishing purchase pricing for Chassis needed for Terex Utility business.
• Be a strong team player with ability to work effectively on cross-functional team like Sales commercial Engineering Design and Centralized Procurement team to execute end to end supply chain process.

Key Job Tasks:

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Develop and implement the Chassis management process for Terex Utilities to support end to end supply chain business process flow.
• Lead Chassis technical specifications analysis reviewing the quote and technical comparison and lead end to end chassis procurement process.
• Lead Buying scope/responsibility for one or more of the TerexUtilities product lines
• Develop STD ordering lead time for All chassis for all source of supply
• Getting quotes from suppliers and reviewing technical specs
• Develop STD lead time for Chassis by Suppliers/Dealers
• Highlight gaps if any and revisit quote
• Create Purchase order - Supplier/Dealer Release PO and share with suppliers
• Share long term and short-term forecast based on sales order and forecast
• Planning and scheduling chassis availability based on Install manufacturing at 4 sites
• Communication Production scheduling team for weekly plan
• Perform OSP - for Rework/Reconfiguration
• Communicate with Operations for Chassis check-in process
• Develop STD table of Information to share with Suppliers for Chassis Ordering
• Conduct Inventory review analyze month on month actual Inventory levels vs target and tracking based on AOP
• Managing invoice payment and hold issues
• Manage relationship with PDI dealers
• Define Frequency of communication and lead comunication with Suppliers/Dealers and execute the plan.
• Work with Engineering for requirement of sign-off before placing chassis order

Material Management

• Maintain inventory levels for area of responsibility-commodity work with materials team for inventory visibility and availability on time.

Cost Reduction

• Given direction executes initiatives to reduce costs (Total landed cost)

What youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Procurement Supply chain Business operations
• 5-7 years experience in purchasing buyer or material planner role in Automotive or Original Equipment manufacturing Industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in MRP (oracle) system.
• APICS seasoned purchaser in related field preferred.
• Internship at fortune 500 company manufacturing capital equipment/industrial products in/for agricultural automotive or general industries.
• Ability or willingness to learn to read engineering blueprints or any relevant technical documents.
• Engineer to order environment and low volume/high mix purchasing experience including MRO and production materials purchasing exp.
• Ability to interface with company and supplier senior management.
• Technical purchasing and outsourcing skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to multitask prioritize work and work closely with other departments.
• Familiar with standard concepts practices and procedures within the procurement field.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to research and identify new suppliers.
• Project Management experience.
• Ability to read engineering prints.
• Lean experience or knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Word Excel and Outlook).

Salary : Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience certifications addition to a base salary this position is eligible for a performance bonus. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical dental vision Rx) life insurance accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) short-term and long-term disability extended leave options paid time off company holidays 401k matching employee stock purchase plan legal assistance wellness programs tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

Why join us

• We are a global company and our culture is defined byour Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe supported and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions engaging our people and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration our vision remains forward-looking and we aim to be a catalyst for change inspiring others tobuild a better world for generations.
• We offer competitive salaries Team Member bonus healthcare paid holidays 401K life insurance LinkedIn Learning.
• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers Terex Corporate

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions serving essential sectors such as emergency services waste and recycling utilities and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehiclesincluding fire ambulance and recreational vehiclesalongside waste collection vehicles materials processing machinery mobile elevating work platforms and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe India and Asia Pacific Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations invest in innovation leverage our diversified portfolio and deliver consistent profitable growth for our shareholders.

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Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting engaging developing and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive supportive non-discriminatory and safe workplace for all team members. To that end we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued listened to and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our an Equal Opportunity Employer employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability including disabled veterans you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at .

The Company offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits including paid vacation 401(k) medical dental and vision.