Top 4 Purchasing agent Jobs in Cedar Rapids, Ia

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Terex Corporation —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Order Coordinator
Central States Group —Cedar Rapids, IA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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KT Pacer —Cedar Rapids, IA
- Email
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Data analysis skills
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Senior Buyer
Frontier Coop —Norway, IA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Contracts

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Buyer

Terex Corporation -
Cedar Rapids, IA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description

Job Description:

The Buyer position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Candidate will need to be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the manufacturing procurement field. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities:

Processes requisitions in a timely manner ensuring best quality, service, delivery and cost in accordance with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies
Maintain supplier relationships, work to improve lead time, cost, and quality.
Compiles, records and tracks vendor information, supplier performance metrics, purchasing activities and pricing data
Create Purchase Orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers.
Maintain ongoing knowledge of current market conditions and their potential impact on cost, lead time and availability of supply
Maintain pertinent item and supplier information in system.
Process RFQ’s
Expedite parts as required and provide updates on backorders
Work with Accounts Payable and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
Ensures all activities performed are done so in compliance with corporate and department policies

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of relevant work experience in a purchasing, buyer or material planner role

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven success in managing multiple suppliers to deliver on time with a focus on quality and cost adherence.
Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot situations such as material shortages, quality, and delivery problems.
Proficiency within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Oracle or similar ERP system knowledge
Experience with long lead items
Ability to read drawings
Experience with aftermarket business preferred
Has a strong attention to detail and can work in a fast-paced, high-transactional volume environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage tight timelines

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected].

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

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Responsibilities:

Processes requisitions in a timely manner ensuring best quality, service, delivery and cost in accordance with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies

Maintain supplier relationships, work to improve lead time, cost, and quality.

Compiles, records and tracks vendor information, supplier performance metrics, purchasing activities and pricing data

Create Purchase Orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers.

Maintain ongoing knowledge of current market conditions and their potential impact on cost, lead time and availability of supply

Maintain pertinent item and supplier information in system.

Process RFQ’s

Expedite parts as required and provide updates on backorders

Work with Accounts Payable and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.

Ensures all activities performed are done so in compliance with corporate and department policies

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of relevant work experience in a purchasing, buyer or material planner role

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven success in managing multiple suppliers to deliver on time with a focus on quality and cost adherence.

Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot situations such as material shortages, quality, and delivery problems.

Proficiency within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Oracle or similar ERP system knowledge

Experience with long lead items

Ability to read drawings

Experience with aftermarket business preferred

Has a strong attention to detail and can work in a fast-paced, high-transactional volume environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage tight timelines

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