Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting.
Strong understanding of Lean principles.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to analyze vendor performance and supply chain risks.
Responsibilities
Source, negotiate, and purchase materials and services to meet operational needs.
Analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans for senior management.
Manage procurement activities including issuing purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
Collaborate with internal departments to address purchasing needs and improve material availability.
Engage with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure high support levels.
Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a climate-controlled office environment.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaboration with diverse internal teams and external vendors.
Full Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services to meet the company's operational requirements. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring cost-effectiveness and maintaining high standards of quality for all purchases. In addition to external suppliers, this position interacts with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Understand & interpret demand requirements to make strategic and informed procurement decisions.
Analyze, understand and quantify risks to the supply chain. Develop mitigation plans and present options to senior management.
Manage procurement activities including issuing of purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolving discrepancies.
Engage and oversee projects with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of the procurement process
Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, resolve supply challenges and improve material availability
Analyze vendor performance based on quality, delivery, and price as well as other pertinent data to maintain a strong and sustainable supply chain. Make timely recommendations using data to support timely supply chain decisions.
Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers in a timely manner
Interface with vendors and build relationships to maintain a high level of support and through all aspects of the procurement process
Perform other duties which may be required by supervisor.
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:
None
COMPETENCIES:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of the organization
Ability to effectively drive continuous improvement initiatives
Fundamental understanding of Lean principles
Technical and company product curiosity
Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Business Acumen
Decision Making
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain or Operations Management from a four-year college or university.
At least 5 years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL:
Physical Demands:
Activities: Sitting - 70% Walking/Standing - 30%
Lifting: Occasionally lift up to 10lbs.
Vision: Long periods of close work.
Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
