<p>BUILDING YOUR CAREER AT ELLIOTT MEANS HAVING A ROLE IN BUILDING THE FUTURE Do you want to help build the machines that will build the future If you do Elliott Equipment Company is the place for you Were a leader in developing and manufacturing truck mounted cranes aerial work platforms diggers and other equipment for the utility transmission sign & lighting and governmental industries among others Join Us Were looking for high energy team players people who take pride in their craft and who want to be part of a lean culture Youll have the opportunity to use your skills to design build or support our products; and use your creativity in problem solving and improving the process We value safety customer service integrity sustainability and fun If youre chosen youll enjoy excellent pay and benefits work in our state of the art facility and join a team of people committed to quality service and continuous improvement At Elliott youll get a chance to build your career build our infrastructure and build some pretty cool machines We hope youll join us Apply today BUYER OVERALL SUMMARY The individual will be responsible for managing part of the Elliott Equipment supply base including primarily the procure to pay cycle and some responsibilities in the source to contract cycle The responsibilities include purchasing and securing the on time delivery of materials needed for production aligning supplier capabilities to Elliotts material requirements supporting the identification of new sources negotiation of purchasing terms and resolving any issues related to such purchases The individual will also be involved in the purchasing phases of new product development and prototyping ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Negotiate terms to procure materials equipment and servicesIssue purchase orders expedite and follow up on all objectivesManage supplier relationshipsMaintain purchasing data required for accurate purchase planning and execution ie vendor master supplier lead times minmax parameters etcSupport the development of new sources of supplyCommunicate and collaborate with other teams job functions within ElliottSupport the engineering change order process as neededEnsure vendors and suppliers are aware of our companys objectives expectations and quality standardsSupport manufacturing Operations and quality departments in resolving any supplier related issuesTrack and manage supplier performance against companys goals and objectivesSupport new product development new product introduction by participating in multidisciplinary development processHelp manage supply chain initiatives to achieve the companys goalsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Individual must possess these knowledges skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities Sound negotiating skillsMRP system knowledge requiredSolid understanding of the procure to pay processCommunicates effectively both verbally and in writingAbility to manage several projects simultaneouslyIntermediate computer skills MRP MS Office and other applicationsAbility to resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional mannerCapable of learning implementing new programsSolid understanding of inventory management methods consignment vendor managed inventories Kanban purchasesBasic understanding of lean manufacturing principles preferredCPSM certification preferredAbility to read and understand engineering drawings requirements preferredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in business finance or related fieldAt least five years of progressive purchasing experience in Manufacturing Industry steel fabrication purchasing preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Individuals must be able to meet these physical requirements or be able to demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able to read reports memos and other miscellaneous written correspondence and view computer screenMust be able to communicate verbally with callers visitors and co workersMust be able to sit continuouslyMust be able to stoop and bend occasionallyMust be able to walk and stand occasionallyWORKING CONDITIONS Typical office working conditions Occasionally exposed to heatcold dust noise and welding fumes when working in plant Elliott Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of sex race color religion national origin age genetics marital status disability veterans status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by law All persons will be considered for employment based on their qualifications</p>