Purchasing Associate

Description

The Purchasing Associate is an entry‑level position supporting procurement for the NGDV Aftermarket program, which manages the full lifecycle of aftermarket parts for NGDV vehicles. The role focuses on tactical purchasing execution, supplier and customer coordination, and day‑to‑day transactional support across purchasing, warehouse, and finance partners.

• Process purchase orders, including expedites, cancellations, and acknowledgements.
• Support tactical purchasing aligned with aftermarket demand and service needs.
• Communicate order status, delivery timing, and resolve issues with suppliers and customers.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in partnership with Accounts Payable/Receivable.
• Coordinate inbound material, shortages, and fulfillment priorities with warehouse operations.
• Perform purchasing analytics such as cost variance review and basic ERP reporting.
• Participate in supplier communications and readiness activities for aftermarket demand.
• Collaborate with GPSC, service engineering, publications, and operations teams.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives as the aftermarket organization scales.

Requirements

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: entry‑level purchasing or supply‑chain experience, manufacturing or aftermarket exposure, ERP familiarity (JD Edwards, SAP), invoicing or cost‑variance support, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

The position offers a target pay range of $51,400 – $79,200, determined by factors such as experience, education, and scope of responsibilities, and includes a competitive total‑rewards package within a people‑first culture that encourages growth and development.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance