Buyer I

Genie Industries Purchasing Specialist

Genie Industries/Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a business segment of the Terex Corporation, is headquartered in Redmond, WA with branch offices worldwide; we manufacture material lifts, aerial work platforms, trailer-mounted booms and light towers, telehandlers, scissor lifts and self-propelled telescopic and articulating booms. We are a company with a strong safety first mentality, team based culture, respect for the individual and high integrity. This position is located in Redmond, WA.

Genie sets the standard by which other lifts are judged. Simply put, we build a better lift. Our innovative designs and reliable products have made Genie a world leader in the production of material lifts, portable aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, and self-propelled telescopic and articulated booms. The right time is now to come join us as we grow and expand to meet our customers' needs.

Responsibilities

• Support launch teams through RFQ development, analysis and negotiation of supplier quote responses, supplier statement of work negotiation, and make vs. buy analysis
• Develop sourcing recommendations with supporting rationale and documentation
• Identify and implement cost savings through spend analysis, supplier negotiations, business resourcing, and other purchasing methods
• Participate as an extended member of the purchasing commodity team in regards to commodity strategy, minority business strategy, supplier consolidation, and cost savings
• Support manufacturing operations and quality department with supplier issue resolution
• Administer purchase orders and vendor master information in the ERP system
• Comply with purchasing policies/procedures, as well as legal/ethical obligations
• Navigate legal issues involving terms and conditions, and identify issues that require professional legal assistance

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 4 year degree with a purchasing, supply chain management, business, materials, or technical educational background

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years purchasing experience. CPM or CPSM is desirable
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify and executes savings opportunities, implement sourcing strategies, and quickly execute tasks to realize benefits
• Ability to multi-task multiple categories & projects. Ability to coordinate strategies/activities across multiple business functions
• Financial & quantitative analysis experience a plus. Problem solving skills essential
• Verbal and written skills - ability to communicate to all levels of management required
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills. Adept at dealing with situations involving conflict, and able to facilitate constructive resolution
• Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs. PC based software knowledge must include MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Oracle and access or other SQL application is a plus
• Organized and capable of dealing with high volume of interactions with a broad cross-section of the company
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple priorities

The salary range for this position is 49,600.00 - 65,000.00 USD Annual. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. All eligible team members will be offered 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.

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

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.

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.