Buyer

Job Description:

Join our Team: Buyer
Watertown, South Dakota

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Buyer to contribute to the Terex Utilities team in Watertown, SD.

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

What you'll do

The Buyer will be responsible for managing the procurement of aftermarket parts, ensuring on-time delivery to customers, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and building strong relationships with suppliers. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical ability, and a customer-focused mindset

• Source and purchase replacement parts from approved suppliers in alignment with company policies and cost objectives.
• First point of escalation for CSR, Sales, and distribution sites for supplier related issues.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules to ensure on-time availability of parts.
• Expedite critical parts with suppliers to minimize customer impact.
• Resolve discrepancies with invoices, shipments, and quality issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate purchase order data and pricing in the ERP/TMS system.
• Manage fill rate associated with their accounts.
• Backorder management and backorder reduction.
• TCX case management and follow up.
• Inventory turn directly tied to planned parts.
• Proactively communicate service risks and recovery timing to the organization and develop and execute plans to mitigate risk.
• Assist Engineering team in addressing ECO (Engineering change orders).

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 2 - 3 years of Supply Chain Planning Experience preferred.
• Background in supplier/account management.
• Candidate must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation.
• Highly capable of problem solving, prioritizing and multi-tasking techniques.
• Extensive MS Office skills - Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a high performing Purchasing, Materials or Supply Chain Professional.
• Supplier management background.
• Ability to operate well in a fast-paced environment with priorities that change daily.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and ERP/TMS systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Problem solving mindset.

Why join us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined byour 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 to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others tobuild a better world for generations.
• We offer competitive salaries, 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.
• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link - Careers | Terex Corporate

Salary: The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) atGlobaltalentacquisitions@terex.com.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.