Senior Buyer

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Buyerfor their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located near Loudon TN. This is an Industry Leading, Global World Class Manufacturing company. The Senior Buyer will operate as a senior level professional who will play an integral role in manufacturing operations by handling more complex procurement tasks to ensure all the products, materials & supplies needed to operate effectively are available.

the Senior Buyer wiill also assist in driving improvements in overall cost reduction & assist the Purchasing Manager as needed to provide day-to-day direction / training for other Buyers. In exchange, the company offers a steady work schedule, appealing work-life balance, a competitive base salary with an annual bonus + profit sharing bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) health, dental, vision and 401k

This is one of the largest & most recognizable names in the industry with numerous locations domestically. This opportunity is within a very large manufacturing center with a large, diverse Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain department. There is abundant advancement opportunity for career-oriented professionals.

• Manage and issue RFQ's and purchase orders, conduct regular price comparisons/analysis, utilize effective negotiation skills to ensure that the procurement function is achieving lowest cost solutions for all direct/indirect purchases.
• Responsible for maintaining optimal supply/inventory levels required to effectively support production operations while achieving inventory days on hand supply targets.
• Develop and modify procedures related to purchasing as needed to drive continual improvement.
• Continually monitor department metrics & KPI data to drive continual improvement in supplier pricing/quality/delivery performance and material availability.
• Work closely with supplier quality assurance personnel as needed to improve the quality and performance of suppliers.
• Support accounts payable process and lead efforts to resolve invoice/payment issues.
• Assist the Purchasing manager in coaching, mentoring, and training the Purchasing team.
• Achieve and maintain strong partnerships with all suppliers.

• Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive procurement / purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Fundamental knowledge of procurement processes/best practices.
• Solid understanding of production processes.
• Strong practical knowledge of MRP and ERP systems
• Excellent communication, interpersonal & organizational skills