Senior Buyer

About the role

Eads Cooling Solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team. Safety, efficiency, and excellent customer service are top priorities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, components, or services in support of the business operation
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to EADS Cooling
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships
• Ensure a professional and consistent approach in all supplier relationships
• Timely review of MRP to identify production requirements and take appropriate action such as placing purchase orders and expediting when necessary
• Track supplier deliveries to ensure on time delivery of key raw materials and components
• Provide supplier communication to resolve issues with purchase orders and invoices. Includes interacting with Receiving and vendors to resolve count discrepancies and account payables to resolve pricing discrepancies
• Develop and use Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to track material efficiency and drive change in under-performing areas
• Provides forecasts to suppliers on a regular basis
• Use real-time and historical data to perform “what-if” analysis for different scenarios
• Works with cross-functional teams to develop raw material planning strategies and processes
• Support new supplier qualification activities
• Function as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments
• Participates in the continuous improvement process

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Planning or Supply Chain functions
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is strongly preferred
• Experience in a project environment with knowledge of ASME gas compression air cooled heat exchangers is preferred
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Purchasing Professional (C.P.P), Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (C.P.P.M), or equivalent certifications in the Purchasing field are a plus
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, and MRP-II principles
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of products
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Superior communications, interpersonal and presentation skills with influencing and persuasive abilities
• Demonstrated experience in reducing cost
• Must be able to work in an extremely fast paced environment, be organized, be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and respond quickly to problems