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Purchasing Agent: Collins Bus

Collins Bus Corporation
South Hutchinson, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Forest River, Inc., the Nation’s largest manufacturer of Recreational Vehicles, Cargo Trailers, Transit Buses and Boats has an immediate opening.

Under general supervision, coordinates purchasing activities to meet forecasts and commitments. Processes purchase requisitions in a timely manner and places orders based on MRP requirements. Verifies price and delivery dates within established contracts. Expedite items as necessary to meet production requirements. Works with incoming inspection and receiving to resolve discrepancies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Utilization of a Computerized MRP system (AS400/MAPICS/XA, Microsoft Dynamics AX, D365) to ensure purchase orders are created and reviewed in a timely and accurate manner, in support of manufacturing requirements.
  • On-going expediting of items on the Backlog Report to ensure report integrity which will be used to communicate between customer service and the warehouse.
  • Routinely interact and communicate with suppliers that purchase order details (manufacture number, description, and pricing), and delivery requirements are accurately and clearly defined (delivery date based on manufacturing/customer requirements, considering transportation, inspection, and/or any internal processes).
  • Maintain delivery confirmation detail in the computer system.
  • Assure the flow of products that do not meet our standards or expectations are clearly documented and processed through the defective materials process.
  • Review and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies, as required by receiving or accounts payable, to ensure timely payments are made to suppliers.
  • Review open requirements, expedite, delay, or cancel orders where necessary.
  • Track supplier delivery and quality performance.
  • Engage with suppliers to resolve supply solvency issues.
  • The first line of defense is for price increases, leveraging a broader team to drive results by mitigating increases.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Analytical and highly motivated individual, with acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize, manage, and meet deadlines for multiple tasks simultaneously, in a fast paced and continually evolving manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability in participation, engagement, and promotion of a “TEAM” atmosphere.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated ability in computer operations, specifically Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated ability with problem solving, i.e. short/long term corrective action resolution, root cause analysis, 5 why principle, etc.
  • Experience and working knowledge in accounting preferred but not required.
  • Experience with supplier and vendor management preferred, but not required.
  • Negotiation skills or experience preferred, but not required.
  • Beginner to Intermediate experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, i.e. formulas, queries, macros, etc.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Some previous experience in buying is preferred.
  • An associate’s degree or higher may be substituted for purchasing experience.

Work Environment/Conditions:

  • Office work environment, production floor as needed
  • Personal protective equipment required while on the plant floor:

o Safety glasses
o Earplugs
o Safety-toed shoes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $80,000

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