Sr. Buyer

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22987 Our custom Sprinter RV camper offers a remarkable blend of luxury, utility, and technology that feels like a private jet with wheels instead of wings. Step inside, and you are immersed in first-class amenities offering the perfect escape from outside. And the perfect escape to... wherever. With a Mercedes Sprinter RV camper converted to your specifications and crafted to Midwest Automotive Designs' high standards, you will make the most of every hour. Every day. And every memorable weekend. Midwest Automotive Designs is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV's and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

Job Summary: The Purchasing Buyer III will be responsible for daily purchasing tasks including but not limited to: maintaining stock levels, viewing open purchase requisitions, creating PO's, building supplier relationships, following up on open orders, and providing customer updates on outstanding purchase orders. The Purchasing Buyer III will be responsible for using industry best practices and strategies to assist in the negotiation of cost and contract discussions. The Purchasing Buyer III will own the relationship with the largest of suppliers and be responsible for performance metrics of those suppliers. The Purchasing Buyer III will be responsible for researching, negotiating, and onboarding new sources of supply. Also, will be accountable to identify key projects to improve the purchasing process. Responsibilities: Run open purchase requisitions

Create PO's to vendors

Open PO Report

If past delivery date, follow up with vendor

Update Item Records Update PO's and resend to vendor Handle CSR Requests

Provide Tracking/shipment POD Updated Shipping dates Expedite PO's

PO Acknowledgement

Update PO confirmation tab

Investigate Reoccurring problems

Cost issues, missed ship dates, UoM issues, etc.

Escalation Point for Buyer II Own largest supplier relationships Onboarding new suppliers Vendor performance metrics Contract/Cost Negotiation Collaborate with vendors on process and price improvements Research new supply sources Strategic Sourcing planning and process implementation TCO and Cost out opportunities Leadership role within Purchasing team, resource for Buyer I and Buyer II Project management with cross functional teams with the goal of cost reduction/innovation Perform other duties as assigned Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment): Associate's Degree in Supply Chain or related field Minimum of 5-8 years' related work experience Expert in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) Experience with Visio, and SAP MRP purchasing systems preferred REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS Effective January 1, 2020, pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (as amended, the "CCPA"), if you are a California resident, you may have certain additional rights. Please click on the

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