Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer Job Responsibilities

• Clearly communicates with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, quality, availability, and delivery schedule
• Manages supplier relationships and maintains alternative sourcing available to provide optimal benefits to the organization
• Works with engineering on new product introductions, including early supplier involvement and to provide material pricing
• Maintains accuracy of standard costing for new items and for items requiring annual cost update
• Negotiates with suppliers and utilizes best principle practices as a representative of the organization
• Schedules, coordinates, and conducts meetings with suppliers with follows up meeting notes and facilitates actions from the meeting
• Responsible for successfully delivering on department’s KPIs revolving around cost savings, inventory management, supplier OTD initiatives and supplier development initiatives
• Manages implementation and transitions of parts to the best price and qualified supplier(s) and strategically managing risk of supply for Rotron
• Supports organizational Working Capital targets and negotiating best payment terms
• Discusses defective or unacceptable materials or services with quality control personnel, manufacturing team members, suppliers and others to determine source of trouble, take corrective action and pursue vendor returns and credits
• Facilitates achievement of >95% On-Time Delivery, with no part shortages that result in line stoppage
• Acts as the liaison between Sales, Production, Shipping/Receiving, Quality Control, Finance and Engineering on all matters involving materials purchases that involve production and achievement of the shipping plan

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year College in business or supply chain or 5 years of purchasing experience
• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret prints and drawings
• Ability to understand and articulate mechanical and technical specifications
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and applications
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and production control principles
• Ability to interface tactfully and proactively with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Sales and Management personnel within the organization and with our suppliers
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to communicate with management transparently on projects and issues
• Professional and team-based approach to problem solving and negotiation is required
• Strong organization and self-motivation skills are required with skills to lead the team
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Results oriented while maintaining attention to detail
• Willing to put in extra effort and hours as needed

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and Oracle.
• Proficient in data analysis and data manipulation from database extracts.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively leverage AI-enabled tools and digital technologies to support decision-making, improve efficiency, and enhance sourcing, analysis, and supplier management activities.