Senior Buyer - Manitou Madison SD

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Senior Buyer

Joining Manitou means forging your career path as part of an international group offering real opportunities to make an impact through your contributions.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY & CULTURE:

Manitou Group, a world leader in rough-terrain handling, invents, produces, distributes and services material for construction, agriculture and industries. We design, manufacture, distribute, and service products and solutions for the material handling, access equipment and compact earth moving activities that work smarter, faster, safer and cost efficiently. Through its iconic brands - Manitou, Gehl and Mustang by Manitou - and its network of 1,500 dealers worldwide, the group offers the best solutions by creating optimum value for its customers. With its headquarters in France, the group recorded a revenue of 1.9 billion euros across 140 countries in 2018, and it employs 4 400 people who are all committed to satisfying customers.

We are passionate about our products and people. We are a company that thrives on employee engagement and driven to achieve excellence. We are proud of delivering results through accountability, collaboration, integrity and teamwork.  We are Manitou.

Convinced that work is a source of self-fulfillment, we look after the well-being of our teams by improving their work environment on a daily basis with a proactive Health and Safety Culture, open communication, recognition and developing our talent.

General Accountability

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) (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 and Responsibility:

• 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.
• Co-ordinate 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.
• Initiate routine documentation and transactions for procurement of goods and services in accordance with approved procedures and management directions.
• Conduct required correspondence with vendors to obtain quotations, expedite deliveries, and monitor status of vendor activities, effect cancellations, and change purchase orders.
• Direct the activities of clerical personnel performing direct purchasing support functions.
• Develop and prepare reports on a periodic and “as needed” basis to reflect the status and performance level of purchasing activities, vendor progress, and other assigned activities.
• Perform on-going analysis of purchasing procedures to simplify operations of purchasing and suppliers.
• Collaborates in the development, implementation, and delivery of training programs by regular participation in training development activities, demonstrate high level of quality methods and skills in training evaluations.
• Recommend and revise material to reflect nuances or enhancements in internal processes.
• Serves as the SME for self-service customers of ERP and MRP.
• Deliver training through a variety of presentation formats, including classroom, one-on-one or e-mail.
• Collaborates with internal sites/departments to improve business processes related to employee training and product support.
• Encourage participation and open communication by providing regular feedback of new technology and processes to the users as well as upper management.

OUR REWARDS & RECOGNITION:

In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Are you enthusiastic about this position? That’s great, because we are too! Apply now!

Equal Opportunity Employer