Job DescriptionSenior BuyerLocation: Winter Haven, FL
Shift: Mon.-Fri, 7am to 4pm (weekends when necessary)
Reports to: Plant Manager
We're looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to lead purchasing operations at one of our manufacturing facilities.
What You'll DoAs the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials, maintenance parts, production supplies, packaging materials, and other critical inventory needed to support plant operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage raw material inventories using MRP/ERP systems to support production schedules.
- Analyze inventory and purchasing data to align material availability with plant demand.
- Issue purchase orders and monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and corrective actions.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating pricing, quality, and service.
- Monitor inbound freight costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory analysis.
- Manage shelf-life materials to minimize waste and product expiration.
- Support supplier qualification and onboarding processes.
- Maintain purchasing documentation, supplier records, and quality-related communications.
- Supervise and mentor plant buyers, including scheduling, performance feedback, hiring, and training.
- Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Transportation, and Plant Leadership to ensure operational success.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 7 years as a buyer
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory
- Experience using MRP or ERP systems (AS-400 experience is a plus).
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 purchasing requirements.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Acquisition and Contract Management or a related field.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) experience.
- APICS certification such as CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or CTSC.
Pay and Benefits - A FREE health-plan option for employees or premium costs far below industry averages
- 401(k) plans with a company match at 6% - far more free money than most plans in the market
- Tuition Reimbursement. Earn a degree with up to 100% reimbursement on tuition!
- Student Loan Assistance
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Dental and vision plans
- Gym membership reimbursement and more!
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