Progress Rail Services Corp Hiring for Indirect Sr. Buyer Job at Winston-Salem, NC Full Time

7690BR

PRS Facility Location:

Winston Salem, NC – 329

Job Purpose:

Qualified candidate will position with key partners, stake holders, engage with internal customers and develop supplier relationships.

Req ID:

7690BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• College degree or equivalent experience.

Job Title:

Indirect Sr. Buyer

City:

Winston Salem

Key Job Elements:

• Analyze requisitions and prepare product and or service specifications, bids and agreements;

• Negotiates price and terms with suppliers;

• Utilizes strategic procurement policies, procedures, guidelines, and tools;

• Initiates and implements cost reductions on assigned commodities;

• Lead and execute sourcing projects;

• Identify new suppliers of goods and services while evaluating their capabilities when it comes to quality and delivery;

• Understand internal customer requirements, assist in the preparation of the RFQ, and then execute the RFQ;

• Troubleshoots to resolve issues relating to assigned suppliers and their parts/services;

• Works cross-functionally with others to resolve commodity related issues;

• Effectively manage the transition from incumbent to new suppliers;

• Responds quickly to changing production and office needs;

• Process purchase orders and assist in expediting material as required to insure delivery scheduled is met;

• Resolve invoice Price Block issues with suppliers and AP dept;

• Adheres to company purchasing and accounting policies and procedures;

• Works additional assigned tasks and completes special projects as needed;

• Identify, execute, and track productivity around cost reduction and cash flow improvement.’

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Three to five years experience in material procurement;

• Working knowledge of MRP and supply chain processes;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Analytical ability and complex problem solving skills;

• Self-starter with initiative; ability to function with minimal supervision;

• High level of interpersonal skills to work within team environment;

• Strong knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.

• Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status – governing plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing

State::

North Carolina