Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Date:
Jan 12, 2026

Location:

Tremont, IL, US

Brand: PTx

Workplace Type:
Onsite

Recruiter
:
Diksha Singh
Hiring Manager
:
Jordan Nelson

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it Jerusal it 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.

Manufacturingเอียด Cost Knowledge:
Strong understanding of different manufacturing processes, associated lead times, and cost implicationsθηκαν 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 POs.

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 frontage

Reimbursement for continuing education

Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plan

This position will pay within the range of $54,797 - $110,000, based on experience. This position is eligible for a bonus based on 8% of compensation.

You will work with your wonderful PTx colleagues from Tremont, US (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.

Logistics, Sustainable Agriculture, Supply Chain, ERP, Purchasing, Operations, Agriculture, Technology, 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.