We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team and oversee the purchasing of supplies and equipment for our organization. This position is responsible for developing and implementing purchasing strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and tracking supplier performance. The ideal candidate has excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, as well as a strong understanding of supply chain management.
Your Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier agreements to secure the best value for the organization.
- Research, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to identify cost-effective and reliable sourcing solutions.
- Manage supplier relationships and maintain effective communication to ensure business needs are met.
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations using established KPIs.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Inventory Control, and Finance teams to support operational objectives.
- Track and analyze purchasing data, market trends, and supplier metrics to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Prepare, review, and manage purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and related procurement documentation.
- Maintain accurate supplier and product databases within ERP/MRP systems.
- Follow up on open purchase orders and proactively track orders through completion and closeout.
- Resolve supplier performance, delivery, quality, and invoicing issues in a timely manner.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, process efficiency, and cost savings.
- Assist others as needed.
Your Profile:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of purchasing regulations, procurement practices, and supplier management.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS/ASCM is preferred.
Your BenefitsDoppelmayr USA offers:- 401(k), including company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
