Job Description:

Position Title: Buyer I

Location: Redmond

Reporting to: Buyer, Supervisor

Assures manufacturing receives quality parts/services on-time to the point-of-use. Performs specialized and technical duties associated with the purchase, delivery, quality, and packaging of materials, equipment and services for the company's manufacturing and engineering operations.Coordinates material flow, conversion of vendors to Terex AWP material management systems, and timely distribution of materials.

• Participates in writing specifications for products, materials, and supplies used for production.

• Learns vendor cycles and procedures to optimize delivery time.

• Learns how to identify engineering change orders.

• Assists in procuring urgent materials through the most effective means, considering quality, availability, cost, delivery time, and probability of continued support.

• Participates with other materials team members to evaluate purchasing agreements and contracts.

• Works to develop productive relationships with vendors. Develops communications and feedback links. Establishes and maintains a network of information flow and reporting.

• Maintains up-to-date understanding of the latest thinking in concepts such as total quality management, lean thinking, single piece flow, and just-in-time.

• Assists in reviewing, revising and originating purchase specifications.

• Researches and evaluates material usage then assists in establishing ordering criteria to assure adequate but not excessive inventory on hand.

• Facilitates communication between suppliers and manufacturing team when evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.

• Coordinates purchasing services with other manufacturing support services.

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• High School diploma.

• Requires basic knowledge of methods and procedures used in the purchasing of materials/services/equipment that comply with a just-in-time inventory philosophy.

• Requires knowledge of the types and sources of supplies, materials and equipment commonly used in manufacture of construction, transportation, and material handling equipment, and engineering environments.

• Must be familiar with modern office methods, practices and equipment pertinent to purchasing.

• Requires knowledge of databases and information systems supporting manufacturing, as well as common office productivity software such as spreadsheets, word processing, and graphics.

• Must have a basic understanding of materials requirements planning (MRP) systems, BOMs and engineering change notice (ECN) processes.

• Requires the ability to perform all of the essential duties effectively and efficiently.

• Must be able to handle multiple priorities in an ever-changing work environment.

• Must be able to apply the company's administrative and departmental policies and procedures.

• Requires sufficient communication skills to interact formally and informally with a range of individuals inside and outside the company of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.

• Must be able to prepare and deliver communications in oral and written form.

• Must be able to create and sustain partnerships with suppliers and manufacturing/engineering teams; ability to work in a team environment.

• Must be able to perform and produce in a stressful environment with short lead-time.

• Must be able to make independent judgements based upon evaluating needs versus quality, safety, and cost.

• Requires sufficient analytical skill to perform mathematical computations, interpret product specifications, and select alternative courses of action with little notice.

• Requires sufficient visual acuity to recognize letters and numbers and conduct inspections of materials, hand-arm-eye coordination to use a computer keyboard, and speech and hearing ability sufficient to effectively carry on conversations in person and on the phone.

• Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time.

• Requires limited experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree in a business or engineering field is preferred.

• Training in just-in-time, total quality management, Kanban, single piece flow, and Lean Thinking is preferred.

The salary range for this position is $32 - $36 hourly and is eligible for overtime. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

At Terex,we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are a $4.0 billion publicly traded global manufacturer of materials processing and aerial work platform products and services. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Recruiting department (person or department) at

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.