Buyer

Job overview

The Buyer role is primarily office-based in Manchester, IA, with frequent plant-floor visits and occasional supplier visits. Compensation is not specified. Henderson Products, a division of Douglas Dynamics, manufactures and upfits snow and ice control equipment. The buyer manages direct-material procurement for six Upfit and Service Centers under a lean/JIT framework. The role supports supply continuity, cost and margin improvement, supplier performance, and operational needs through purchasing, analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination.

What you'll do

• Manage direct-material purchasing for six Upfit and Service Centers
• streamline supply chain processes from order to delivery
• prepare RFP/RFQ documents
• pursue total-cost and margin improvements
• audit and support compliance with standards of work
• communicate status with suppliers and internal teams
• negotiate requisitions and purchases
• resolve supplier deficiencies and corrective actions
• coordinate replacement products, returns, credits, and inventory adjustments
• participate in continuous improvement and lead assigned projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

buyer

manchester ia

henderson products

douglas dynamics

direct materials

procurement

supply chain

lean/jit

rfp

rfq

supplier performance

mrp/erp systems

manufacturing environment

travel as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits
• competitive salary commensurate with experience
• generous 401(k) match.

Why this role

The role supports purchasing across six U.S. Upfit and Service Centers and includes occasional supplier visits, which may be local, regional, or out of state.

About the employer

Henderson Products is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.