Buyer

Role Summary

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team in Reno, Nevada. The Buyer oversees the entire purchasing process from order entry to product receipt for a group of select vendors within the ERP system, communicating frequently with vendors, internal departments, and customers to ensure an efficient and successful supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end‑to‑end purchasing process for a selection of vendors.
• Analyze and interpret sales and inventory parameters to generate weekly orders in MRP.
• Review forecast data against actual sales to recommend changes to demand planning.
• Manage various product lead times by supplier.
• Adhere to the monthly purchasing budget, obtaining approvals when applicable.
• Review, negotiate, and enter vendor pricing, communicating changes to management.
• Enforce strict shipment date requirements with vendors, requiring approval for deviations.
• Communicate accurate ship dates, volumes, and potential bottlenecks to internal departments.
• Expedite or delay orders depending on customer needs and budget.
• Oversee the process for direct‑to‑customer shipments, including invoicing and tracking.
• Hold and organize routine meetings with assigned vendors.
• Frequently communicate with Engineering, Customer Service, Finance, and Sales departments.
• Process vendor returns.
• Help control transportation costs by limiting air freight and expediting services.
• Ensure IFOT delivery of goods from suppliers.
• Create and submit RFPs to identify superior sources for cost, quality, and lead time.
• Perform other duties requested by management.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to present analysis.
• 3+ years experience in a purchasing‑related role.
• Previous experience with sourcing, vendor qualification, and vendor auditing.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime if needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience, or evidence of exceptional ability.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

About ASSA ABLOY Fenestration

ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is the result of the integration of two heritage brands—Caldwell (established 1888 in Rochester, NY) and Interlock (founded in New Zealand in 1961)—under the global ASSA ABLOY umbrella. Renowned for proprietary, high‑performance hardware solutions, the company leads in window and door innovations, offering advanced hung window balances, sash lock systems, multipoint smart security hardware, and solutions for sliding, casement, awning, swing, and folding door applications. ASSA ABLOY Fenestration is committed to a culture built on empowerment, innovation, and integrity, supported by the extensive resources of ASSA ABLOY—over 50,000 colleagues across 70+ countries.