Buyer
On-siteCedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Process requisitions in a timely manner to ensure best quality, service, delivery, and cost while maintaining accurate open purchase order lines. Maintain supplier relationships and track vendor information, performance metrics, and pricing data. Create purchase orders, process RFQs, and expedite parts as required to minimize invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable. Monitor market conditions for cost, lead time, and availability impacts, ensuring all activities comply with corporate policies. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle ERP systems. Terex Corporation designs and manufactures advanced specialty vehicles for emergency services, construction, and utilities, leveraging a global footprint to deliver lifecycle support solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of relevant work experience in a purchasing, buyer or material planner role
Desired Qualifications
- Proven success in managing multiple suppliers to deliver on time with a focus on quality and cost adherence
- Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot situations such as material shortages, quality, and delivery problems
- Proficiency within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Oracle or similar ERP system knowledge
- Experience with long lead items
- Ability to read drawings
- Experience with aftermarket business
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-transactional volume environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight timelines
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.