Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Do you have experience as a Buyer or working within Procurement? Do you thrive on building vendor relationships and making smart purchasing decisions that directly impact operations? Are you ready to bring your procurement expertise into a role where you’ll have a voice, autonomy, and clear opportunity for growth? If you answered yes to these questions, then we should talk!

The Buyer plays a key role in supporting procurement operations across multiple Service Center locations. This role focuses on managing indirect spend, coordinating day-to-day purchasing activities, and driving process and system improvements.

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships while monitoring performance and accountability.
• Support risk analysis and mitigation efforts with external suppliers.
• Analyze indirect spend for patterns and opportunities to drive improvement, e.g., though vendor consolidation, redundant SKU reduction, etc.
• Manage RFQs, issue purchase orders, and ensure timely material delivery through proactive follow-up.
• Contribute to procurement system enhancements (e.g., JDE), helping identify inefficiencies and implement improved workflows.
• Support initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure indirect MRO items align with operational end-user needs.
• Analyze supplier performance data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Collaborate with other ASSA ABLOY entities to streamline processes and reduce redundancy.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies through root cause analysis and implement strategies to minimize errors.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, tracking results and driving supplier accountability.
• Support reporting responsibilities and assist with other duties as needed.
• Continually promote a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees.
• Demonstrate strict adherence to the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct and ASSA ABLOY Health & Safety Policy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing, buying, or procurement experience.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience is a plus.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite or JD Edwards preferred).
• Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• Proven ability to build strong internal and external partnerships.
• Self-starter with a track record of resourcefulness and initiative.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
• Experience in cost analysis and executing strategic cost‑saving initiatives.

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long‑term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well‑being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran