Senior Buyer

PRS Facility Location

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293

The Buyer position is responsible for creating and tracking purchase orders for indirect materials and services for multiple locations throughout Progress Rail. Additionally, the Buyer will negotiate best cost and cycle with suppliers and be the point of contact for issue resolution on purchases.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field of study;
• Comparable combination of education and years of experience will be considered.

Indirect Senior Buyer

City

Muncie

• Lead sourcing, bidding, supplier selection, and contract negotiations for indirect materials, services, MRO supplies, equipment, and other assigned categories.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, service, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate pricing agreements, terms, and conditions, including national and multi-site contracts.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, finance, and other departments to understand business requirements and develop effective procurement strategies.
• Utilize ERP and procurement systems, including Coupa, LN, SAP, and other sourcing tools, to manage purchasing activities and reporting.
• Prepare and maintain procurement reports, spend analyses, savings reports, and supplier scorecards using advanced Excel and reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in Lean and process improvement projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while responding to changing business priorities and urgent operational needs.
• Assist with supplier issue resolution and support business continuity efforts when supply disruptions occur.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to listen and communicate at all levels of the organization;
• Advanced Excel/Reporting skills, SAP, LN, BAAN experience a must;
• Negotiation skills with proof of savings in current position;
• Familiarity with Shop supplies and equipment;
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint;
• Analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, and time management skills;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and be a flexible team player; ability to switch gears when something is needed immediately and return to follow up on other projects.

• Lean Six Sigma trained/certified;
• Experience with Coupa software suite;
• Experience with Purchasing processes and policies;
• Experience negotiating national contracts.

Preferred
- Muncie, IN or LaGrange, IL

Alternate
- Albertville, AL or Winston-Salem, NC

• Strength
  - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Heavy lifting is rare but may be required.
• Motion
  - Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc. in cases where Safety investigations require them.
• Vision/Hearing Requirements
  - Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing.
• Work Environment
  - Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility. Travel may be required 5% of…