Buyer

Job Description

Senior Buyer Job Description Summary of the Role
Responsible for supporting the North American procurement & supply chain functions with a keen focus on procurement operational excellence, managing price update files, placing and tracking of purchase orders. You will manage the purchasing cycle from planning to procurement.

Responsibilities

• Maintains 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures
• Develops inventory reports, analyzes & makes recommendations on next steps and action plans basis reporting
• Completes forecasting initiatives with sales and product business units
• Leads cross-functional teams to support working capital optimization
• Manages the slow-moving stock
• Collaborates with Service Centers to review ABC inventory levels and manages system parameters proactively
• Develops and implements recommendations that drive continuous improvement in inventory and customer service levels
• Places and tracks purchase orders, ensuring on time delivery from our vending partners
• Works to further automate the procurement process. (automated purchase orders & EDI)
• Drives continuous improvement efforts (e.g. processes, use of systems, tools and SOP’s)
• Loads pricing update files into the ERP to ensure successful price updates
• Works in conjunction with supply chain, procurement & Product Business Unit leadership to expedite implementation and maximize savings attainment
• Develops & reviews root cause analysis for issues that arise
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to understand their requirements and capabilities in order to develop solutions that meet the customer’s needs
• Performs other duties as trained and qualified for

Skills and Abilities

• Highly functional Excel skills
• Outstanding quantitative and data analysis skills
• Strong project management and process improvement skills
• Problem solving experience in reducing total costs and improving processes
• Continuous Improvement experience
• Ability to lead large multi-function cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Required travel of about 10%
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in business or supply chain
• Must be a highly skilled user of Excel
• Ability to work through roadblocks to develop and deliver solutions
• 4-8 years of relevant supply chain experience, ideally with 5 years in procurement
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of an organization
• Experience conducting analyses and developing and implementing recommendations/action plans based on those analyses
• Effective communication/presentation skills
• Successful application of problem-solving methodology and innovative solution development
• Experience in working in highly matrixed organizations
• Reliable transportation is a must
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• This position is based in a standard office environment and requires regular use of typical office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of this role.
• Able to work in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Able to move within the office to interact with office equipment or colleagues.
• Able to occasionally move light items like mail or office supplies, typically up to 10 pounds.
• Able to operate various office equipment/machinery across given tasks.
• Able to comprehend and follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Able to communicate with colleagues and clients.