Buyer II

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REV-O is the manufacturer of two industry-leading ambulance brands that build Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and medium‑duty models:
Road Rescue & Wheeled Coach. With a legacy and passion to deliver mission‑critical durability, our ambulances are born to perform under the most demanding conditions and built to be as unbreakable as the spirit of those we serve. Our proud, devoted team takes tremendous pride in the vehicles we build and the first responders who use them every day.

REV‑O is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line‑up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RVs and much more. Our 5,000+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency.

Rev Group is a veteran‑friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and/or those transferring out of the military each year.

The Buyer will be responsible for daily purchasing tasks including but not limited to: maintaining stock levels, planned delivery times, viewing open purchase requisitions, creating purchase orders, monitoring performance of the suppliers to ensure attainment of objectives in quality, delivery, service and cost, building supplier relationships, following up on open orders, and providing customer updates on outstanding purchase orders. The Buyer will also use best practices and experience to ensure that the company is getting best prices possible and optimum order quantities.

• Process purchase requisitions to create and send purchase orders to suppliers
• Review Open PO Report daily
  • If past delivery date, follow up with supplier
• Maintain purchasing information records for accuracy
• Update purchase orders and communicate requirements with suppliers
• Support Production with required information:
  • Provide Tracking/shipment proof of delivery
  • Update Shipping dates
  • Expedite purchase orders
• Receive PO Acknowledgements from suppliers and update PO confirmation tab
• Act as escalation point and support for Buyer I
• Investigate recurring problems with suppliers or materials
• Own assigned supplier relationships
• Support strategic sourcing events
• Lead team to develop process improvements
• Actively participate in driving business results.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

• Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance.
• Experience with SAP MRP purchasing systems preferred
• Ability to buy competitively and wisely
• Develop reliable and effective supply sources
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Administer purchasing and supply management functions proactively, ethically, and efficiently
• Ability to purchase in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Initiate purchase orders driven from multiple sources
• Responsible for source selection of materials, services, assets, and tooling
• Ability to maintain, control, and plan timely receipts of products by managing lead times to ensure available materials without excess inventory
• Knowledge of inventory control, receiving, and accounting practices
• Secure and analyze quotes, negotiate pricing, and recommend supplier with respect to cost, quality, and delivery
• Ability to work with internal customer and team members professionally and efficiently
• Maintain ownership of assigned suppliers and commodities
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written directions.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Working independently in the absence of supervision.
• Demonstrated an ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.

• Associate’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred
• 2‑5 years experience in…