Sr. Buyer

Job Summary

The selected candidate will report to the Procurement Segment Manager and provide support to the Winsted and Branford Facilities, located in Winsted, CT, to ensure Business Unit goals are met through the execution of procurement strategies.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Prepare request for quotes and proposals based on Plant requirements.
• Review quotations and perform cost analyses to determine best value based on price, schedule, quality, and capability.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and lead times that align with Plant goals.
• Place purchase orders based on approved requisitions to support production, operations, and inventory needs.
• Manage and maintain purchase orders to include accurate pricing, charge account codes and vendor promise dates.
• Monitor invoices on hold and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers for resolution.
• Work with the Receiving department to reconcile shipping documentation from suppliers.
• Collaborate with other departments (Shipping, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Accounts Payable, Facilities, etc.) to resolve Plant issues with timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all Audit protocols and complete Audit responsibilities as required.
• Assist in the on-boarding of new suppliers and new item set ups.
• Ensure company procurement procedure compliance is met for quality and financial audits.
• Provide excellent and attentive support to overall business operations.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering. Three years of experience working in Procurement, Finance, or Supply Chain. Willingness to frequently visit the shop floor for better understanding of Plant operations.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in ORACLE, or similar type Enterprise Business Systems experience. Experience working with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel. Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform metrics and reports on various data collections. Customer-oriented personality.