Plant Buyer

Heartland RV is a progressive company that is in search of a reliable and motivated individual to work as a Plant Buyer. We provide a very competitive compensation and benefit package, with progressive growth and development opportunities potentially available. The position will handle the daily duties of managing and planning for purchasing, along with fiscal responsible in procurement of goods, where previous experience is preferred:

The general responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Manage and maintain vendor relationships.
• Maintain and review inventories, replenishing where necessary.
• Make all purchases for set products.
• Evaluate orders, tracking and trending product purchases.
• Develop, analyze and implement competitive pricing strategies for product lines, using pricing tools.
• Plan and coordinate buying options.
• Provide detailed and accurate reports.
• Negotiate with outside vendors when necessary.
• Available to travel within different plant locations.
• Set and manage goal for key product categories.
• Maintain positive working relationships.
• Analyze cost programs and attempt to reduce cost where necessary.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time management skills necessary.
• Able to maneuver in and around a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to multi-task and work within and across teams on integrated projects.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Honest and Integrity.
• Excellent negotiation skills required.
• Proficient in Excel, computer use and other Microsoft programs.
• Able to travel short distances between plants.