Job Description

The ideal candidate will support daily procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and on-time delivery of material.

Essential Functions:

· Process daily procurement requirements into purchase orders.

· Send out RFQs for new or changed parts.

· Communicate priorities to suppliers

· Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.

· Communicate supplier issues such as shortages or delays with stakeholders

· Monitor supplier orders to ensure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the production schedule

· Update Visual data inputs such as supplier lead times, reorder point, safety stock, etc.

· Pursue best practices and cost-reduction initiatives and participate in any organizational improvement

projects and training

· Monitors open/closed orders ensuring on-time delivery dates are achieved to meet business needs

· Works with suppliers to implement engineering changes promptly

· Performs all other duties and responsibilities as directed

· Comply with safety programs, training, and policy

Requirements:

· Must travel to visit with suppliers to discuss quality, pricing, design, and lead time concerns multiple times per month or as required.

· Must have material purchasing experience in the manufacturing of Terrain Cranes, Truck Cranes, Crawler Cranes, and Loader Cranes.

Qualifications:

· Sufficient experience in purchasing or related fields.

· Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Proficiency in computer systems related to Windows, Word, Excel, and other applicable software.

· Strong experience with Excel desired.

· Ability to problem solve.

· Ability to negotiate changes skilfully and effectively with vendors and manufacturing teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,997.64 - $61,416.51 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Buyer: 5 years (Required)
• Procurement management: 3 years (Required)
• manage supplier: 3 years (Required)
• Automotive Purchase: 3 years (Required)
• Cranes Manufacturing Industry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Franklin, TN 37064