What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer II position at Progress Rail?
Job Purpose
Sources indirect materials for multiple locations throughout Progress Rail. Maintains buying responsibilities for all materials and services that do not get added onto locomotives, all packaging used in shipping out parts and components between facilities, as well as service tools sold in the aftermarket.
Req ID
10539BR
City
Sherman
State:
Texas
Company Description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.
Key Job Elements
- Negotiates pricing contracts with suppliers for products and services, including production packaging and service tools for aftermarket orders;
- Creates purchase orders for services and products for multiple locations; creates purchase orders for all planned orders for production packaging;
- Communicates with suppliers and Accounts Payable as well as end users; communicates with all levels of the organization regarding requisition approvals;
- Collaborates with implementation team for Coupa Software to learn and become certified admin user;
- Reviews and approves new suppliers to work on-site with all appropriate authorizations; reviews hazardous materials and works with facilities managers for deliveries;
- Negotiates all leases for mobile equipment for multiple Progress Rail locations;
- Gathers data and creates monthly reporting of all spending;
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education / Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Sales, or related field with 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and negotiation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to listen and communicate at all levels of the organization;
- Advanced Excel/Reporting skills, SAP, LN BON experience a must;
- Negotiation skills with proof of savings in current position;
- Familiarity with Shop supplies and equipment;
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint;
- Analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, and time management skills;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and be a flexible team player;
- Ability to switch gears when something is needed immediately and return to follow up on other projects.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
- Strength – Position involves work in a standard office environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing, walking. Rare lifting;
- Motion – Position requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with research and central office communications;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent communications, including both talking and hearing;
- Work Environment – Position will typically be located in an office environment;
- Emotional Demands – Position is vital to the organization, as no service or support product can enter multiple Progress Rail facilities without Indirect Sourcing Team; high degree of flexibility and demand with ability to work with a team to accomplish the mission;
- Safety – Position is primarily limited to general office safety and travel requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
- Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Job Category
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing
PRS Facility Location
Sherman, TX Trackworks - 057
