Job Title: Senior Buyer

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Senior Buyer

Req # 59952

Location Whitewater CORP

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

At Generac, our people help make the world safer, brighter, and more productive. We are united by our efforts to inspire change for a better world; impact our people and community; influence and achieve positive results; and innovate the industry. Our shared goals allow people with diverse backgrounds and points of view to work together, bringing our global customers peace of mind through reliable products and exceptional support.

We are a team of hardworking builders and doers who share a passion for innovation and a desire to outpace others in our field. We push boundaries and seek opportunities for our products and people to evolve. As an inclusive workplace, we keep equity and respect at the forefront and empower employees to speak up, take accountability, and bring their best energy to work every day. At Generac, we collaborate, share successes, and promote a drive to win while respecting others and supporting growth.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for purchasing complex components and maintaining an open line of communication from a variety of suppliers as well as working cross-functionally within the company on topic such as component issues, costing or invoicing concerns, new material requirement and receiving inspections, and ECO's. Additionally, the Senior Buyer is responsible for continuously working with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and work to continuously improve raw good turns and look for cost reduction opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization. Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions. Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution). Work with Corporate Strategic Sourcing department to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives. Recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria. Plan and maintain optimal level of inventory using plan for every part (PFEP). Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries. Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) activities with suppliers and internal support functions. Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of those parts finished outside the company. Establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Ability to apply creative problem approaches and ideas to solve problems for area of responsibility. Act as SAP Super User within functional area. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in related field OR equivalent experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment; 3 years of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment. Additional Qualifications: Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Demonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation and project management; Strong project management and analytical skills; Effective verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management; ERP/MRP User (SAP/Oracle); Association for Operations Management (APICS); Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM); Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP. Physical Demands: 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. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. 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. Occasional travel.

Great Reasons to work for Generac: Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more State-of-the-art facility with walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day. Product loan and discount programs "We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."