Senior Buyer

Responsibilities

• Works in conformance to relevant SOP's governing purchase order issue, modification, receipt and returns to vendor.
• Ensures that all material requirements for assigned items are covered with Purchase Orders, Contracts or Supply Agreements with approved suppliers.
• Periodically reviews relevant systems output to issue new purchase orders or revise existing orders for assigned items.
• Performs all activities relating to the placing and revision of orders and maintains system, Company and quality records therein related.
• Communicates with suppliers on all issues regarding price, quality or delivery requirements on a timely basis to minimize interruption in the supply chain.
• Ensures all issues of supplier non-conformance are documented appropriately and that department management is made aware of any supplier related issue that could interrupt the supply chain or adversely affect Company financial performance.
• Acts as principal interface with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve errors and delays in paying invoices.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree, with minimum ten years of related experience or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of traditional planning systems as well as continuous replenishment systems such as Kanban, consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to legal aspects of purchasing.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $100,000 to $125,000. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan retirement benefits with an employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Eligible for participation in a commission plan and performance-based bonus