BUYER

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

General Scope: Ensures the most efficient and accurate processing and documentation of transactions, with the overall goal of minimizing the total costs without impacting service levels., plus negotiates pricing; searches for alternate suppliers; handles repairs and returns; works on back order list and overdue variance list; could participate in MRO purchasing.

Position Summary:

• Manage the day to day business relationships with suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/ volume/ delivery requirements, issue resolution, follow up on backorders, etc.

• Accurate and timely processing of purchase orders in accordance with Plasser American’s standards.

• Research items for price and verification of specifications

• Sourcing materials and suppliers as required to achieve corporate goals.

• Negotiate contracts to obtain material from suppliers at lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, lead time and reliability of source.

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of inventory receipts and services that meet the quality, service, delivery and price performance standards.

• Recommends changes to supplier base as well as supplier consolidation.

• Prepares and follows up on orders to expedite delivery.

• Resolves shipping/receiving and invoice discrepancies. May verify invoices, handle repair and returns, and expedite items on Customer Back order list and overdue variance list.

• Active participant in continuous improvement activities.

• Participant in vendor qualification activities.

• Arrange for plant and building maintenance, source and purchase MRO items.

Education: Bachelor degree (B.A or B.S.) in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university.

Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Minimum of five+ years buyer experience in a manufacturing organization.

• Comprehensive understanding of purchasing concepts and procedures.

• Proven, demonstrated understanding of materials and supply chain management functions.

Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common legal documents and credit applications.

• Ability to effectively present information to management

• Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to write business letters and memos.

• Must have working knowledge of PC's, Internet usage and e-mail.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Must have working knowledge of PC's, Internet usage, e-mail and working experience with ERP-LN

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Effective communication, both written and verbal.

• Highly organized

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.