What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager, Metal Fabrication and Steel position at AGCO Corporation?
Job Location: Duluth, GA; Beloit, KS; Hesston, KS; Jackson, MN
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Lead procurement for Metal Fabrication and Steel, managing a team of 2 buyers and 90 suppliers across U.S. sites, with $50M annual spend. Drive cost reduction, supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery), and negotiations for production and NPI. Develop and execute supplier and category strategies, including LCC initiatives (India/China). Requires strong expertise in metal fabrication/steel or direct materials procurement, along with strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Your Impact
This role follows AGCO’s on‑site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location for 4 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!
Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity into work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!
Lead procurement for Metal Fabrication and Steel, managing a team of 2 buyers and 90 suppliers across U.S. sites, with $50M annual spend. Drive cost reduction, supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery), and negotiations for production and NPI. Develop and execute supplier and category strategies, including LCC initiatives (India/China). Requires strong expertise in metal fabrication/steel or direct materials procurement, along with strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Your Impact
- Develop and execute sub-category sourcing strategies aligned with the overall category plan; Reach Cost savings targets conducting market research and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities;
- Identify best sources for part quotation, assuring RFX on time/cost/delivery selecting best supplier for AGCO needs; Develop purchase bids for multiple projects while interacting with internal stakeholders (engineering, quality, logistics, manufacturing, etc.);
- Take the lead for Long Term Agreements managing supplier negotiations to achieve cost savings, optimize payment terms, and drive value creation;
- As "one face to the supplier", lead the negotiations for all regions on behalf of the global team and special for China and India.
- Lead a team of 2 buyers, one located in the United States and the other in Brazil. Develop and implement sub-categories strategy for NA within Metal Fabrication and Steel categories.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Engineering preferred).
- Fluent English communication skills (mandatory).
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Minimum 7 years of hands-on, results-driven purchasing and negotiation experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and mandatory experience in Metal Fabrication and Steel categories.
- Health care and wellness plans
- Dental and vision plans
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Reimbursement for continuing education
- Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans
This role follows AGCO’s on‑site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location for 4 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!
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