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Terex Corporation
401(k)
United States, Michigan, Durand
Apr 07, 2026

Job Description:

The Buyer position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.Candidate will need to be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the manufacturing procurement field. This position is onsite at the Durand, Michigan location. Responsibilities:
  • Actively participates in Terex safety policies.
  • Processes requisitions in a timely manner ensuring best quality, service, delivery, and cost in accordance with organizational objectives and sourcing strategies.
  • Maintain supplierrelationships, work to improve lead time, cost, and quality.
  • Compiles, records and tracks vendor information, supplier performance metrics, purchasing activities and pricing data.
  • Create Purchase Orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers.
  • Evaluate and update existing POs to satisfy inventory limits and production requirements.
  • Partner with internal customers when needed to expedite purchase requisitions or identify solutions for supply chain disruptions which may include the sourcing of material to alternative suppliers.
  • Maintain ongoing knowledge of current market conditions and their potential impact on cost, lead time and availability of supply.
  • Maintain pertinent item and supplier information in system.
  • Identify and implement additional sources and suppliers for critical items.
  • Identify and implement new suppliers to satisfy site requirements.
  • Complete cycle counting and verification for items managed outside the ERP system.
  • Process RFQ's
  • Expedite parts as required and provide updates on backorders.
  • Work with Accounts Payable and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Ensures all activities performed are following corporate and department policies.
  • Update schedules and reports with material availability.
Basic Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of experience in a purchasing, buyer, or material planner role
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Proven success in managing multiple suppliers to deliver on time with a focus on quality and cost adherence
  • Exhibits understanding of the importance of project management, documentation of work and completion of projects on a timely basis
  • Critical thinking skills to troubleshoot situations such as material shortages, quality, and delivery problems.
  • Proficient within Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Oracle or similar ERP system knowledge
  • Strong communicator, both verbally and written, able to clearly explain policies and issues to internal and external customers
  • Demonstrates an understanding of all internal and external regulations and guidelines
  • Experience with long lead items
  • Ability to read drawings
  • Experience with aftermarket business
  • Has a strong attention to detail and has the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-transactional volume environment.


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

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles-including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles-alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visitwww.terex.com.

Additional Information:

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. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we 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.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national 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, including disabled veterans, 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) atGlobaltalentacquisitions@terex.com.

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

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