Senior Buyer (1157417)

Location: Loudon, TN Salary: $84,000.00 USD Annually - $91,000.00 USD Annually Description: Our client is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for 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. Interested candidates should contact Lee Douglas @ 610 617-1447 This Job Will Have The Following Responsibilities 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. Qualifications & Requirements 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 #JDP By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: ldouglas@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com