Buyer / Senior Buyer

Set Your Future IN MOTION

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. We continue to elevate our success based on a “One United Team” focus that enables our purpose-driven and agile work environment. We pride ourselves in fostering a work-life balance that allows flexibility in people's day-to-day lives. In an era when talent is in-demand, you will find an unwavering commitment to your personal and professional growth.

 

ABOUT OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

As a worldwide leader in handling, access platforms and earthmoving equipment, Manitou Group’s mission is to improve working conditions, safety and performance throughout the world, while preserving people and their environment. We design, manufacture, distribute and service products and solutions for the material handling, access equipment and compact earthmoving activities that work smarter, safer and reliably while delivering value to our customers.  Our high-profile brands include Manitou and Gehl, and we are proud of our network of 1,050 dealers throughout the world.  With sales in 140 countries, our team of 4,500 people are committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.  We operate in more than 30 global locations to ensure proximity to our customers and services tailored to their needs.

 

Manitou continues on the forefront of innovation driving the green transition while also streamlining our operations guided by our customer-centric “New Horizons” roadmap. We are committed to providing safety and unique customer experiences worldwide. In sharing the same mission and values, our workforce remains engaged and passionate about what we manufacture and services we provide.

 

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Under the supervision of the Materials Manager, establish and maintain effective and ethical business relationships with suppliers for all types of materials, supplies, services, and equipment required by the Manitou Company. Must be able to manage vendors and parts (70%) in order to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services that meet all our quality requirements at the best possible cost. 

 

Perform a key role as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (30%) ensuring all users are appropriately skilled and comfortable to navigate company tools effectively.�� The key member will work with leadership to promote alignment with strategic initiatives, as well as identify needs for knowledge sharing which includes developing, implementing and communicating company objectives.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Locate suppliers capable of supplying needed materials, supplies, services, and equipment that satisfy quality, price, and delivery requirements.
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers in terms of quality, price, reliability, on-time delivery, and total cost.
• Develop reliable sources of supply, minimize total costs of purchased goods, and simplify purchasing operations by establishing and managing annual purchase agreements.
• Negotiate terms of annual purchase agreements, standard purchase orders, and other contracts to achieve the best mix of quality, price, discounts, and other costs.
• Analyze specifications, functional requirements, and vendor capabilities in order to assure that minimum costs are achieved.
• Maintain effective verbal and written communications with Engineering, manufacturing, Quality Control, Shipping/Receiving, and all other departments in order to perform primary responsibilities.
• Coordinate emergency actions by suppliers and all other parties to prevent and/or mitigate damage caused by delayed shipments, quality problems, changes in specifications, cancellations, etc.