Buyer

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Buyer is responsible for purchasing 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, NMR's and receiving inspections, and ECO's. The 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. Major 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 as assigned. Requirements Education • Associates Degree in related field OR 3 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment; • 1 year of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • 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 Job Requirements Education • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management; • Association for Operations Management (APICS); • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM); • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP. Generac is committed to fair and   equitable   compensation practices .    The salary range for this role based in Belvidere, Illinois is $26 - $35 per hour .    This compensation will   ultimately be   in line with the location in which the position is filled .    Final compensation for this role will be   determined   by   various factors   such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills,   certifications   and geographic location .    This role is eligible for variable   compensation   including   short-term   and long-term incentives.      This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts,   accrued   paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits . “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”