Vermeer Corporation

Buyer

Pella, Iowa, USA - Plant 4 Production Office

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

ProcurementERPIntellectual PropertyCustomer SupportLean Manufacturing

About the role

Are you the type of person who enjoys finding creative solutions to support the sourcing needs of our customers?
In this role you will analyze and monitor daily material requirement planning (MRP) and other replenishment systems and partner with production control to meet production schedules, minimize costs, and reduce lead times.
We're looking for someone to uphold consistency, create understanding and consensus, and ensure Vermeer's intellectual property rights are preserved through the procurement process.

Work to ensure production schedules are met, lead times are reduced, and inventory turns are increased.
Manage multiple projects with engineering teams by providing technical input relative to component design, material selection, and cost improvement requirements. Process engineering change notices per new product and process development requirements.
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.

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
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 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.

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
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.
What We're Looking For
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.

Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com.
Interested? We'd love to get to know you.
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences.

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