Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Buyer

Date:
Jan 12, 2026

Location:

Tremont, IL, US

Brand: PTx

Workplace Type:
Onsite

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

Precision Planting is an innovative, fast‑growing company transforming agriculture through advanced technologies that improve productivity, increase yields, and promote sustainability. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, we value hard work, innovation, and open communication. We are seeking a Production Control Buyer to partner with our supply chain and ensure timely, cost‑effective procurement of manufactured parts to support production assemblies.

• Purchase & Supply Coordination:
  Issue production of POs based on pricing and optimized quantities; ensure manufacturing orders have required parts; manage inventory levels within space and financial constraints.
• Supplier & Logistics Management:
  Work with suppliers on shipping schedules, product shortages, mis shipments, and expedite parts when needed; update schedules and communicate back-ordered items.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Sales/Sales Ops on forecasts; work with Engineering on changes and BOM management; collaborate with QC and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Cost & RFQ
  
  Activities:
  
  Assist Sr. Buyers with RFQs, evaluate part/tooling costs, and support cost‑saving initiatives with Engineering.
• ERP & Process Oversight:
  Maintain BOMs in ERP system and ensure smooth execution of production and supply chain processes.

• Experience &
  
  Education:
  
  1–3 years in procuring manufactured parts and/or a BS in business or a technical field; experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing & Cost Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of different manufacturing processes, associated lead times, and cost implications; comfortable participating in supplier negotiations.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent people skills for interacting with suppliers, production, R&D, and procurement teams.
• Technical & Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Excel for data formatting, analysis, and summarization; ability to read engineering prints; ERP navigation, MRP, BOM structures, and managing PO’s.
• Process Expertise:
  Skilled in issuing and tracking purchase orders and ensuring smooth procurement operations aligned with production needs.

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plan

You will work with your wonderful PT X colleagues from Tremont, USA (Onsite)

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

We engineer and deliver precision ag hardware, software, and cloud based platforms that connect every corner of the farm.

Job Segment:
Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainable Agriculture, Procurement, Purchasing, Operations, Agriculture, Finance

AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.