Senior Buyer
Senior Buyer Position Overview
Emerge is recruiting for a Senior Buyer position in Winsted, CT for a growing manufacturer of quality machined products for the aerospace and industrial sector. The role reports to the Procurement Segment Manager and aims to advance Business Unit goals through strategic procurement initiatives.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Sourcing and Quoting: Develop and issue RFQs and proposals tailored to specific plant requirements.
Cost Analysis: Evaluate supplier proposals by weighing price, quality, schedule, and capability to determine the best overall value for the company.
Negotiation: Proactively negotiate terms, including pricing, payment cycles, and delivery lead times, ensuring they align with broader plant goals.
Order Management: Execute purchase orders from approved requisitions to fulfill operational, inventory, and production needs.
System Maintenance: Oversee the lifecycle of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in pricing, account coding, and adherence to vendor delivery dates.
Resolution & Reconciliation: Investigate and clear invoices on hold by collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. Coordinate closely with Receiving to match and reconcile supplier shipping documents.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key point of contact for departments such as Engineering, Quality, Operations, Shipping, Maintenance, and Accounts Payable to ensure operational issues are addressed promptly.
Compliance & Auditing: Maintain rigorous adherence to company procurement policies and audit protocols, assisting with all related compliance tasks.
Supplier & Item Setup: Facilitate the integration of new suppliers into the system and handle the setup of new inventory items.
Operational Support: Deliver attentive and high-quality administrative support to facilitate smooth business operations.
Education & Professional Background
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
Minimum of three years (3) of experience in Purchasing/Procurement or Supply Chain.
Preferred Experience & Skills
Technical Proficiency: Experience in Oracle or similar ERP system.
Software Competency: High level of comfort with the Microsoft Office suite - strong proficiency in Excel preferred.
Data Analysis: Strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful performance metrics or reports.
Communication Style: Customer-centric mindset essential for success in this role.
Regulatory Compliance (ITAR)
This position involves access to sensitive data controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), political asylee, or refugee.
Benefits
The position offers a base salary of $98,000-$108,000 per year + bonus and exceptional benefits starting on day one.