Buyer

About the Role:

Places purchase orders from MRP to support production requirements and modifies as needed, expedites material, communicates material shortages, ensures quality product delivers on time, meets, or exceeds inventory goals, manages non-conforming, clears receipt discrepancies in coupa, and participates in purchasing related meetings with Central Purchasing.

Your Responsibilities:

Issues Purchase Orders (modify as needed) to Support Production Requirements

Runs Past Due report and responds according to material requirements

Receives and confirms orders in SAP once acknowledged by supplier

Expedites orders for short lead time or replacement materials

Confirms pricing and update SAP Information Records

Builds relationships with suppliers

Meets with suppliers and participates in sourcing and cost savings activities with Central Purchasing

Resolves invoice issues

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

5 years' experience in Manufacturing Environment

2 years' experience in Purchasing or Material related experience

Respects and follows Safety Policies and regulations to promote safe workplace

Honest and dependable team player

Exceptional Work Ethic

Ability to interact and work cooperatively with others

Ability to multitask and complete tasks promptly

Proficiency in SAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Outlook

Leadership Training -- to improve Organizational performance

Demonstrated analytical and negotiation skills

Problem solving skills

Exceptional work ethic - must be a self-starter and willing to do what it takes to complete the task

Ability to interact with various departments (accounting, sales, engineering, etc.).

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Ability to coordinate several tasks concurrently

Desktop/laptop PC with standard operating system and office applications, Word, Excel

Proficiency with SAP a plus

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness

Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions

Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo

Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do

Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates

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