Sr. Buyer

Job Description:

Job Title: Sr. Buyer

Overview

Genie Industries/Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a business segment of the Terex Corporation, is headquartered in Redmond, WA with branch offices worldwide; we manufacture material lifts, aerial work platforms, trailer-mounted booms and light towers, telehandlers, scissor lifts and self-propelled telescopic and articulating booms.  We are a company with a strong safety first mentality, team based culture, respect for the individual and high integrity.  This position is located in Redmond, WA.

Genie sets the standard by which other lifts are judged. Simply put, we build a better lift. Our innovative designs and reliable products have made Genie a world leader in the production of material lifts, portable aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, and self-propelled telescopic and articulated booms. The right time is now to come join us as we grow and expand to meet our customers' needs.

What you'll do

This position is responsible for the purchasing of commodities and services to support production and aftermarket requirements. Work includes reviewing requests; sourcing vendors examining price, suitability, and availability of items or services; comparing specifications; and reviewing alternatives. Work is performed independently under the general direction of the Supply Chain Manager Support Launch teams through RFQ development, analysis and negotiation of supplier quote responses, Supplier Statement of Work Negotiation, and Make vs. Buy analysis.

• Develop Sourcing Recommendations with supporting rationale and documentation.
• Identify and implement cost savings through spend analysis, supplier negotiations, business resourcing, and other purchasing methods.
• Participate as an extended member of the Purchasing Commodity Team in regards to commodity strategy, minority business strategy, supplier consolidation, and cost savings.
• Support manufacturing operations and quality department with supplier issue resolution.
• Administrate Purchase Orders and Vendor Master information in the ERP system.
• Comply with purchasing policies/procedures, as well as legal/ethical obligations.
• Navigate legal issues involving Terms and Conditions, and identify issues that require professional legal assistance.

What you'll bring

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years in the purchasing of commodities and services to support production and aftermarket requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in with a Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, Materials, or Technical educational background.
• CPM or CPSM 
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify and execute savings opportunities, implement sourcing strategies, and quickly execute tasks to realize benefits.
• Ability to multi-task multiple categories & projects. Ability to coordinate strategies/activities across multiple business functions.
• Financial & quantitative analysis experience a plus. Problem solving skills essential ,
• Verbal and written skills - ability to communicate to all levels of management required.
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills. Adept at dealing with situations involving conflict, and able to facilitate constructive resolution.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs. PC based software knowledge must include MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Oracle and access or other SQL application is a plus.
• Organized and capable of dealing with high volume of interactions with a broad cross-section of the company.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple priorities.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $80,800 - $111,000 annually/salary. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

Why join us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose

• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members t