Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer at Laborie is responsible for purchasing activities across the supply chain network. This role requires a strong background in supply chain, operations, and business experience, with a focus on inventory management and project coordination.

Purchasing

• Place and expedite purchase orders and internal stock transfer orders as needed.
• Maintain supplier relationships, choose the right suppliers, build trust, and communicate regularly with them.
• Add suppliers to the Approved Supplier List (ASL), place purchase requisitions, and expedite orders, if needed.
• Analyze and monitor inventory levels to comply with site goals, avoiding surplus material and stockouts.
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying improvement opportunities that impact operations, procedures, or financial areas.
• Support the R&D and engineering groups with new projects, including site expansions, NPD, line improvements, etc.
• Manage projects such as new product rollouts, exchanges, and lifecycle changes with cross-functional teams to ensure no impact on service.
• Provide root cause analysis and propose solutions based on analytics and data collection findings.
• Support the Accounts Payable team with invoice issues and help troubleshoot AP issues with the MRP system to ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner.

About the Role

This role involves working closely with plant-level production teams to ensure product availability and manage delivery schedules. It is critical to maintaining product availability and inventory balance across global sites.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics, or Operations).
• A minimum of 5 years Supply Chain, Operations, and/or other business experience is required.
• Inventory management experience required.
• The demonstrated ability to identify problems/issues, recommend appropriate solutions, and follow-up to ensure positive results is required.
• Proven analytical/quantitative skills are required and must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• SAP, MRP, ERP systems experience is required.
• Visual MRP experience is preferred.
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Experience in purchasing or materials management is required.
• Previous experience with demand and inventory is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid volunteer time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Funded Contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Parental Leave and Adoption Services
• Health and Wellness Programs and Events

Company Culture

Laborie supports and empowers its employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. The company rewards and recognizes employees based on their values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, and Persist with Passion.