Senior Buyer

Core & Main, Inc. • $80K — $95K *
Windsor, CT 06095In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management.
  • Certification in procurement or supply chain preferred.
  • Proven ability to analyze supplier options and negotiate terms.
  • Experience in problem-solving and decision-making under uncertainty.

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve purchase requisitions.
  • Identify potential suppliers and issue requests for quotations.
  • Analyze and select suppliers, and place purchase orders.
  • Develop and manage supplier relationships to meet cost and inventory goals.
  • Track industry trends and their impact on the business.
  • Support product development teams as a materials resource.
  • Conduct price discrepancy analysis in collaboration with accounting.

Benefits

  • Comfortable indoor work environment with minimal physical strain.
  • Opportunity to work with diverse suppliers across various industries.
  • Potential for professional development via project oversight.
  • Limited overnight travel requirements (less than 10%).
  • Engagement in strategic sourcing initiatives that impact overall business performance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Responsible for purchasing key materials, parts, supplies and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures, and optimizing price, delivery and terms.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
  • Reviews and approves purchase requisitions.
  • Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations.
  • Analyzes and selects suppliers, issues purchase orders; follows up and expedites as necessary.
  • Develops, evaluates and manages supplier relationships to accomplish material cost, availability, and inventory goals. Investigates and qualifies suppliers.
  • Tracks trends in industry, with key competitors, noted high performing companies and the worldwide economy, understanding their impact on and relevance to the business.
  • Supports production/new production introduction activity by serving as a member and/or materials resource on product development teams.
  • Conducts analysis and correction of price discrepancies utilizing accounting business partnerships. Leverages management input to ensure target levels are achieved to maximize profit margins.

Nature and Scope
  • Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results. - Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to results expected. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
  • May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.


Work Environment
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
  • Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable


Education and Experience
  • Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas.


About Core & Main, Inc.

Core & Main, Inc. is a leading distributor of water, sewer, and fire protection products in the United States. The company offers a wide range of products, including pipes, valves, fittings, hydrants, meters, and pumps, as well as related services such as fabrication, fusion, and rental. Core & Main serves a variety of customers, including municipalities, contractors, and industrial companies, and operates a network of more than 280 branches across the country. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
Learn more about Core & Main, Inc.
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Core & Main, Inc.
    Westville, NJ 08093 (Gloucester County)
    Today
  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Core & Main, Inc.
    Garden City, NY 11530 (Nassau County)
    Today
  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Core & Main, Inc.
    Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 (Bergen County)
    Today
  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Core & Main, Inc.
    Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Kings County)
    Today
  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Core & Main, Inc.
    Quincy, MA 02169 (Norfolk County)
    Today
  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Core & Main, Inc.
    Maspeth, NY 11378 (Queens County)
    Today
Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Core & Main, Inc.

  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Westville, NJ 08093 (Gloucester County)
    Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Garden City, NY 11530 (Nassau County)
    Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Windsor, CT 06095 (Capitol County)
    Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 (Bergen County)
    Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Senior Buyer
    $80K — $95K *
    Chicago, IL 60638 (Cook County)
    Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Senior Buyer jobs:

NationwideWindsor, CT