Operational Buyer

AGCO is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to execute tactical and transactional procurement activities across EME and North America. The role ensures material availability, supplier performance, timely procurement execution, invoice resolution, and process compliance, while supporting Category Buyers in selected strategic sourcing activities.

Your Impact 

• Executed end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, including CPM, NPI, PCA, RFI/RFP/RFQ management, PPAP/IBQ processes, and supplier onboarding support.
• Managed procurement transactions in SAP by creating and maintaining POs, Scheduling Agreements (SAs), prototypes, and PPAP orders while ensuring timely order fulfilment and goods receipt.
• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders including Category Buyers, suppliers, logistics, quality, engineering, manufacturing, warehouses, and Accounts Payable to resolve operational and supply chain issues.
• Monitored supplier performance, delivery commitments, procurement KPIs, and invoice discrepancies; proactively mitigated risks related to supply, pricing, delivery, and payments through VIM and SAP.
• Manage procurement data and prepare accurate KPI reports and dashboards using Power BI, advanced Microsoft Excel, macros, HTML, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support automation, trend analysis, operational insights, and data-driven decision-making.

Your Experience and Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years and a maximum of 10 years of relevant experience in Operational Buying, Procurement Operations, Tactical Procurement, Purchasing, or Direct-Material Procurement.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, industrial, agricultural equipment, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of SAP procurement processes, PO/SA management, supplier expediting, Goods Receipt coordination, VIM, and invoice resolution.
• Strong knowledge of procurement KPI reporting and data-management experience, with hands-on proficiency in Power BI, advanced Microsoft Excel, macros, HTML, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools.

Your Benefits 

• GLOBAL DIVERSITY – Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations – even variety in our roles. You make us unique! 

• ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We're committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential. 

• POSITIVE IMPACT – Make it personal and help us feed the world. 

• INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES - You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence – and work alongside teams of people worldwide who share your enthusiasm. 

• MAKE THE MOST OF YOU – Benefits include health care and wellness plans and flexible and virtual work options... 

Your Workplace  

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. 

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now! 

Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities, or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice. 

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.