Senior buyer

Lift-Tek Elecar is a global leader in the design and manufacture of masts, carriages, integral sideshifters and fork positioners for the mobile material handling market.

Our customer base is broad and includes those with industrial truck, rough terrain and construction and agricultural equipment applications.

Advanced Technology, Innovation, Quality and People are at the heart of our history; it all started in 1972 and since then our vision and ambition have led us to grow and expand internationally.

Since 2021 we are a division of Cascade Corporation. Cascade Corporation is the world leader in the design and manufacture of material handling equipment for lift trucks.

Within this context, Lift-Tek Elecar is looking for a Senior Buyer to join our team.

Are you passionate about Purchasing and Supply Chain operations ?

Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced industrial environment where operational excellence and supplier collaboration make the difference?

If you are looking for a hands‑on purchasing role with real impact on production continuity and business performance, this could be your next challenge .

We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join our Operations team.

The position has a strong operational focus , combined with exposure to supplier negotiation and sourcing activities.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Coordinate with Planning, Production and Logistics to ensure continuity of supply
• Define and monitor delivery schedules for raw materials and components
• Manage and update annual supply contracts , ensuring correct execution of conditions
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Support supplier negotiation activities and periodic price reviews
• Contribute to supplier performance improvement and sourcing initiatives
• Consolidated experience in Purchasing / Supply Chain roles within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong operational mindset and ability to manage priorities in dynamic contexts
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JDE or equivalent)
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Availability to travel , as required by supplier and business needs

Education

• Technical High School Diploma or Degree in economic or engineering disciplines

Languages and level of knowledge

• Knowledge of additional foreign languages is considered a plus