Senior Buyer / Sr. Purchasing Agent

Responsibilities

• Process and track purchase orders and supplier documentation related to Capital purchases, MRO contract purchases and other Procurement initiatives/activities.
• Collaborate with Plant staff, Project Management, and Finance teams to gather technical specifications and ensure accurate purchase order entry.
• Utilize and execute corporate sourcing strategies, including RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and total cost analysis for assigned categories and projects.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, payment terms, warranties, and commercial conditions in alignment with corporate procurement policies.
• Quote, maintain and coordinate all mobile equipment purchases in collaboration with the corporate Mobile equipment manager.
• Manage supplier communications, including quote requests, order confirmations, and delivery tracking.
• Assist in supplier onboarding, ensuring completion of required forms and compliance documents.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP systems, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier data.
• Analyze purchasing data and generate reports related to spend, supplier performance, cost savings, and project status.
• Support corporate procurement initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and tools.
• Provide guidance, informal mentoring, or workflow support to Stockroom Clerk as needed.
• Utilize and maintain expense reporting for P-card usage for non-PO purchases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain functions, preferably supporting Indirect Procurement, Capital Procurement or technical categories.
• Demonstrated experience with supplier negotiations, sourcing activities, and contract management.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, scopes of work, and specifications with Engineering support.
• Ability to potentially travel in support of project and supplier-related activities.
• Interest in continued professional development in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain best practices.