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Be Part of the Team Powering Infrastructure Forward

Elliott Equipment designs and manufactures truck-mounted aerial work platforms, boom truck cranes, and digger derricks that help crews work safer and more efficiently across utility, sign & lighting, construction, and governmental markets. With over 75 years of innovation, we are known for purpose-built equipment and long-term reliability.

As part of Stellar Industries, Elliott is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. That ownership mindset drives our culture, our quality, and our commitment to continuous improvement.

What you can expect at Elliott:

• A safety-first, team-focused culture
• Meaningful work supporting critical infrastructure
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A lean, continuous-improvement environment
• Competitive pay and strong benefits

Build your career where ownership, pride, and performance come standard!

BUYER

OVERALL SUMMARY
The individual will be responsible for managing part of the Elliott Equipment supply base including all functions from the source to contract and procure to pay cycles. The responsibilities will include identifying new sources, issuing / managing RFQ/RFP, negotiating the purchase of and expediting of supplies, managing the purchase order process and resolving any issues related to such purchases. The individual will also be involved in the purchasing phases of new product development and prototyping.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Negotiate contracts to procure materials, equipment, and services.
• Issue purchase orders, expedite and follow-up on all objectives
• Establish and manage supplier relationships
• Develop new sources for purchasing products
• Communicate and collaborate with other teams / job functions
• Ensure vendors and suppliers are aware of our corporate objectives, expectations, and quality standards.
• Support manufacturing Operations and quality departments in resolving any supplier related issues
• Track and manage supplier performance against company’s goals and objectives
• Support new product development / new product introduction by participating in multidisciplinary development process.
• Help manage supply chain initiatives to achieve the company’s goals

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Individual must possess these knowledge’s, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Sound negotiating skills
• MRP system knowledge required
• Solid understanding of the procure to pay process
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings / requirements (preferred)
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Intermediate computer skills, MRP, MS Office and other applications
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner
• Capable of learning / implementing new programs
• Solid understanding of inventory management methods (consignment, vendor managed inventories, Kanban purchases)
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles (preferred)
• CPSM certification (preferred)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related area
• Five years of progressive purchasing experience in the manufacturing industry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Individuals must be able to meet these physical requirements or be able to demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to read reports, memos, and other miscellaneous written correspondence and view computer screen.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with callers, visitors and co-workers.
• Must be able to sit continuously.
• Must be able to finger, grasp and feel continuously.
• Must be able to stoop and bend occasionally.
• Must be able to walk and stand occasionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical office working conditions. Occasionally exposed to heat/cold, dust, noise, and welding fumes when working in plant

Elliott Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetics, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by law. All persons will be considered for employment based on their qualifications.???????