Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

Under the supervision of the Materials Planning Supervisor, establish and maintain effective and ethical business relationships with suppliers for all types of materials, supplies, services, and equipment required by the Manitou Company. Must be able to manage vendors and parts (70%) in order to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services that meet all our quality requirements at the best possible cost.

Perform a key role as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (30%) ensuring all users are appropriately skilled and comfortable to navigate company tools effectively. The key member will work with leadership to promote alignment with strategic initiatives, as well as identify needs for knowledge sharing which includes developing, implementing and communicating company objectives.

Manage supplier relationships to ensure suppliers are capable of supplying needed materials, supplies, services, and equipment that satisfy quality, price, and delivery requirements.

Evaluate current and prospective suppliers in terms of quality, price, reliability, on-time delivery, and total cost.

Develop reliable sources of supply, minimize total costs of purchased goods, and simplify purchasing operations by establishing and managing annual purchase agreements.

Works with the corporate Sourcing team regarding terms of annual purchase agreements, standard purchase orders, and other contracts to achieve the best mix of quality, price, discounts, and other costs.

Maintain effective verbal and written communications with Engineering, manufacturing, Quality Control, Shipping/Receiving, and all other departments in order to perform primary responsibilities.

Initiate routine documentation and transactions for procurement of goods and services in accordance with approved procedures and management directions.

Conduct required correspondence with vendors to obtain quotations, expedite deliveries, and monitor status of vendor activities, effect cancellations, and change purchase orders.

Develop and prepare reports on a periodic and “as needed” basis to reflect the status and performance level of purchasing activities, vendor progress, and other assigned activities.

Perform on-going analysis of purchasing procedures to simplify operations of purchasing and suppliers.

Recommend and revise material to reflect nuances or enhancements in internal processes.

Collaborates with internal sites/departments to improve business processes related to employee training and product support.

Encourage participation and open communication by providing regular feedback of new technology and processes to the users as well as upper management.

One to three years of progressive experience in purchasing practices and procedures.

Strategic understanding of purchasing practices/procedures

Ability/Willingness to be an effective Subject Matter Expert (SME) in related specialties or categories.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required

Working knowledge of manufacturing, i.e., machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Demonstrate ability to exercise good judgment; must be a self‑motivated and have initiative

Strong computer skills, MS Office experience (specifically Excel) or Google workspace (specifically Sheets)

Demonstrated ability to work with people inside and outside of the organization successfully

Must possess excellent customer service skills, dedicated, and dependable

Working knowledge and skills of an ERP…