Planner/Buyer

Purchasing Planner/Buyer Salina, KS Great Plains Manufacturing Corporate Purchasing Department is seeing an individual to join our team as a Purchasing Planner/Buyer. This an on-site role that typicall works in our Corporate offices in Salina, KS Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Administer, review and manager purchase orders and deliver commitments with designated suppliers to support production requirements. Review, interpret, and communicate material demand forecasts with designated suppliers. Manage shortages, run root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent delivery delays. Embrace continuous improvement techniques to drive toward attainment of key purchasing metrics. Leverage problem-solving skills and develop counter-measures to implement long-term solutions to identified problems. Prepare detailed reports in Excel on purchasing activities. Evaluate current practices and implement continuous improvement initiatives; be a driver in continuous improvement efforts. Work within a team structure to achieve company and department goals. Follows all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment. Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Strong knowledge of business methods, markets and purchasing practices Ability to write clearly and concisely High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Demonstrated aptitude for creativity and resourcefulness Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner and develop alternate solutions Strong analytical skills and ability to gather and compile relevant information Solid technical and mechanical aptitude Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant field helpful, but not required; 2+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience APICS/ISM professional certification a plus Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.