Senior Buyer

Position Summary

Our company seeks a charismatic, self-motivated buyer to purchase various commodities. As a Senior Buyer for the organization, the buyer will research, evaluate, and buy products to meet our daily operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements
• Responsible for purchasing raw materials required for production and/or additional items in support of operational activities
• Address over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates and prices, and report changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required
• Seek new suppliers based on the best price, quality, availability, reliability, and customer support
• Develop strategic vendor relationships
• Maintain accuracy of item master data within SAP, including but not limited to lead time, pricing, supplier information, thorough purchase order documentation, etc.
• Maintain purchase orders to ensure accurate quantities, pricing, and delivery while thoroughly documenting any required changes within
• Effectively coordinate and manage Product Change Notifications
• Negotiate and manage long-term pricing agreements for goods and services
• Create detailed cost analysis across multiple suppliers and units of measure
• Complete make vs. buy analysis
• Strong negotiation skills with proven track record
• Organize meetings and visits with key suppliers and cross-functional teams, trade shows
• Organize and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers
• Stay in tune with commodity spend as well as spend by supplier
• Keep abreast of industry trends and market risks
• Manage, track and adhere to project timelines/deadlines
• Negotiate payment terms and credit limits with suppliers
• Manage formal project trackers
• Drive cost savings initiatives through overarching supply agreements
• Develop Risk mitigation plans
• Review contracts and MSAs and negotiate with supplier prior to sending them to Legal for implementation
• Identify opportunities for long-term supplier agreements and execute accordingly
• Oversee material master data and commodity maintenance
• Develop strong relationships with cross function teams and key stakeholders
• Focus on sustainability
• Contribute to centralized data storage for continued use and future reference
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Other assignments as required

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Business Administration, Operations Planning or a related field preferable
• 10+ years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age (or a minimum of 18 years of age in CT, PA and WV)
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check

Skills and Abilities

• Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition
• Ability to function independently, be flexible, display personal integrity, and work effectively with all employees and departments
• MBA, CPM, or APICS certification desirable
• Contract manufacturing experience beneficial
• Strong knowledge and understanding of purchasing procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive self-starter that requires minimal instruction and guidance
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Observant, analytical, inquisitive and attentive
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Extensive ERP/MRP experience
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and listening skills
• Ability to work and perform well under pressure
• Highly functional and multi-tasking
• Able to compose slide decks and present to high-level executives

Travel Requirements

Some travel to different locations within a specific geographic area.