Senior Buyer

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Sr. Buyer is responsible for the procurement and planning of materials, supplies and services that support an $85 million in annual spend. This includes accountability for exercising control on defined inventory levels for purchased parts with a $10 million valuation.

Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Sr. Buyer is responsible for the procurement and planning of materials, supplies and services that support an $85 million in annual spend. This includes accountability for exercising control on defined inventory levels for purchased parts with a $10 million valuation.

• Administer the negotiations and buying of production materials, consumable supplies, landed material costs and expense items both international and domestic.
• Determines all purchased parts ordering activity based on plan forecasts, inventory objectives, customer demands and economic ordering patterns, using a fully integrated MRP II manufacturing system. Implement demand flow process as appropriate.
• Maintains a vendor portfolio that analyzes proper vendor selection, location of service and vendor performance.
• Interfaces with supporting departments to coordinate cost savings, inventory control, compliance, and sourcing.
• As appropriate, assist in expediting material shortages to determine reason and takes corrective actions with the vendor. Participates in the disposal of surplus and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinates with the appropriate QA personnel regarding processing of non-conforming materials to ensure timely vendor involvement and accountability when making disposition.
• Verifies vendor invoices for accuracy, price extensions and quantities received.

• 5 - 10 years buying experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in international sourcing and supply chain management.
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with a mechanical aptitude.
• Application of project management principals a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills to enhance required negotiation requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, five years related buying experience in a manufacturing setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.

Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.

Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in ones intentions and those of the organization.

Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.

Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Ensuring that the customer…