Senior Buyer

Introduction to AM General

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely.

Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers.

We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Material Integration and Materials activity to ensure clear identification of order requirements.
• Understand supplier capability to ensure optimal sourcing decisions to meet best quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Compare competitive quotes for best value and negotiate cost with suppliers.
• Work collaboratively with Aftermarket group to understand buying strategies and maximize opportunities for cost reduction / control and execute commodity strategies as established by the team.
• Work with SCM supplier development and Aftermarket / Advanced / Commercial groups to identify / develop potential suppliers.
• Complete file documentation to ensure determination of fair and reasonable pricing.
• Source complex components / assemblies through issuance of contracts and purchase orders to supply base in support of order requirements.
• Support bid / proposal process by obtaining competitive quotes, whenever possible, from supply base.
• Enter and maintain all information in SAP.
• Support AMGBOS by identifying cost avoidance / reduction opportunities and participating in continuous improvement of processes and tools.
• Maintain production supply base at an optimal level.
• Drive creation of commodity strategies for production sourcing direction, with involvement of Aftermarket group for shared commodities.
• Mentor / provide training to buyers and provide assistance to manager, as required.
• Participate in a Rapid Improvement Event (RIE) for process improvement.
• Interface with other cross-functional activities / departments.
• Execute administrative duties, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• BA / BS degree required in a related field (Supply Management and / or Business).
• MBA, CPSM, and / or CPSD preferred.
• 3-5 years experience required.
• DOD Contract experience preferred
• Strong computer and communication skills required (Word, Excel, Project, SAP).
• Teamwork skills required.
• Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem solving skills required.
• Willingness to do limited travel (10% - 50%).

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Sight : must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity so as to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

This includes regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Hearing : must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate.
• Hand-Eye Coordination : must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks.
• Manual Dexterity : must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls.
• Agility : must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks.

This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas.

• Climbing / Kneeling : must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance.
• Lifting : must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Physical Strength : must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.
• Stamina : must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time. This may include performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Location : This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours.

Employee must be able to perform job functions in environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and / or while exposed to constant / intermittent loud noises.

• Teamwork : This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace.
• Listening Skills : This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately.
• Ability to follow instructions : Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary depending on the products being manufactured;

this position should be able to follow instructions competently.

• Methodical approach : Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line.
• Concentration : This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes.

This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important.

Travel at 25%

Important Applicant Information : Beware of Scams

Job applicants will never be asked to share their banking information, personal protected information (PPI), or any sensitive documents (e.

g., Social Security numbers or passports) before receiving a formal job offer from an authorized AM General representative.

AM General conducts all communication through official company channels, and we will never request personal details via LinkedIn or other social media platforms.

If you encounter suspicious activity, please report it to us immediately.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)PDN-9cd1073a-de3b-42db-8ed1-6cd5a0704e1d