Generac
Buyer III
Beaver Dam, WI - USA · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
NegotiationSAPSupply ChainProcurementERPPower ElectronicsProblem Solving
About the role
- We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
- This is a highly visible role responsible for ensuring material availability, strengthening supplier partnerships, and driving cost and operational excellence.
- The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and procurement for electronic components (PCBs, semiconductors, connectors) and wiring harness assemblies.
- Build strong, performance-driven supplier partnerships aligned with Generac's expectations for quality, delivery, and innovation.
- Drive supplier accountability through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive Cost & Value
- Lead RFQs, negotiations, and long-term agreements to deliver measurable cost savings and avoidance.
- Identify and execute design-for-cost and value engineering opportunities with Engineering.
- Lead VMI Strategy & Execution
- Collaborate with suppliers to define stocking strategies, replenishment signals, and service levels.
- Proactively identify risks in the electronics supply chain and implement mitigation strategies.
- Partner Cross-Functionally
Requirements
- 5+ years of purchasing experience, with strong focus on:
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
- The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (industrial, power systems, electronics, or similar preferred)
Skills
- Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities
- Deep understanding of electronics supply chain dynamics and constraints
- Experience managing VMI programs and inventory optimization
- ERP/MRP system proficiency (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate with a sense of urgency and ownership
Benefits
- Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Own and optimize Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to support production continuity and inventory health.
- Develop dual sourcing, safety stock strategies, and contingency plans for critical components.
Company info
- We are seeking a Senior Buyer with deep expertise in electronic components, wiring harnesses, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to join our Beaver Dam, WI team.
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