About JLG, an Oshkosh company
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.
JOB SUMMARY
The Purchasing Administrator provides administrative support to the strategic purchasing team and collaborates with other departments. Primary responsibilities include safeguarding parts data integrity, collecting supplier data, and maintaining accurate ERP records to enable seamless supply chain operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned.
The role is responsible for entering detailed and accurate data into the ERP system, including supplier-provided updates such as annual mass adjustments and quarterly price changes, as well as data change requests from the purchasing team. A key focus is to maintain well-structured master data to ensure consistent quality and easy retrieval.
Additional responsibilities include supporting the strategic purchasing team with activities such as sourcing and re-sourcing of vendors, initiating and following up on requests for quotation (RFQs), and compiling clear overviews of received quotations, particularly in cases of multiple sourcing. The role also delivers timely and accurate supplier and system-related reports on a recurring basis.
Another responsibility is the management of the supplier portal, acting as the primary gatekeeper. This involves onboarding new suppliers and ensuring a smooth integration into company systems and processes.
The role also supports the quality function by monitoring and analyzing rework-related costs, ensuring corrective actions are defined and implemented to prevent recurrence. It further includes tracking and following up on credit notes to guarantee timely processing and accurate financial handling.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Fluent in Dutch and English
2. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel
3. Ability to travel up to 10%
4. Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of relevant experience
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills