KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB The Purchasing Managers primary responsibilities include the following: - Develop overall strategy for increasing market share and developing the overall construction product line - Manage direct buy & sell purchasing strategy in US and/or coordinate purchasing with HQ Global Purchasing team - Evaluate current parts/services products to maximize sales and share growth opportunities - Rely on extensive experience and judgment to establish Parts and Service program sales channels and set growth goals - Work with engineering and product development to define, develop, and release new products based on market needs - Work with the VP of NA Sales to establish and identify market opportunities and develop pricing and program strategies to ensure competitiveness of company products focusing on Parts and Service - Maintain relationships with key vendors and clients and participate in contract development and negotiations - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Bachelors degree plus 5-10 years of related business experience in tractor, ground care, compact construction or OPE industry - Advanced capability of various software packages, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of CRM and ERP tools desired. - Ability to independently plan and prioritize multiple projects with attention to detail and work collaboratively across functional areas - Approximately 20% travel required - Ability to build relationships and skillful in collaborating between interdepartmental personnel - Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication - Collect, analyze, and present results in a concise, actionable format - Ability to manage business processes and troubleshoot issues that may arise