Bachelor's Degree in a related field; supply chain management preferred
APICS, CPM, or CPSM certification preferred
5+ years of experience in supply chain or related field
Strong customer experience mindset
Demonstrated leadership ability
Advanced analytics and Microsoft Office skills
Responsibilities
Represent the purchasing organization in daily operation updates
Maintain on-time delivery of supplier shipments
Manage strategies to meet production schedules
Ensure accuracy and approval for all purchase orders
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers
Lead purchasing projects as assigned
Monitor inventory to align with trade working capital goals
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) Plan with company contributions
Full Job Description
Sr. Buyer / Planner
Job Summary
The Sr. Buyer / Planner is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of materials and components required for manufacturing. This role ensures the timely procurement of quality materials at competitive costs while maintaining strong supplier relationships and optimizing inventory levels. The Senior Buyer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality, to drive cost savings and improve supplier performance. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization and work within a broad range of categories
Responsibilities
Represent the purchasing organization in daily operation updates
Maintain on-time delivery of supplier shipments.
Manage and collaborate strategies to meet production schedule
Maintain departmental reports for management review (i.e. open orders, vendor on-time delivery).
Ensure accuracy and proper approval for all purchase orders placed.
Manage all po suggestions in a timely manner (expedite, de-expedites, cancellations).
Develop, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers; resolve issues related to supplier delivery in a timely manner.
Coordinate and assist with resolving invoice disputes between suppliers and the accounting department.
Complete all departmental standard work based on managers daily cadence requirements
Lead project manager for a purchasing project as assigned by the purchasing manager.
Meet inventory targets provided by the manager.
Align planning parameters and safety stock to demand changes.
Provide monthly forecasts to the supplier and discuss any changes that will affect the ability to support the business needs.
Monitor Inventory to align trade working capital goals with demand requirements Assist with documenting departmental process and procedures
Serves as a department lead as required
Serve as the backup for purchasing manager when required
Develop inventory projects to reduce inventories
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in related field - supply chain management a plus
APICS, CPM or CPSM certification preferred
5+ years minimum work experience in supply chain or related field, preferred
Customer Experience mindset
Earn others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
Work cooperatively with others without regard to level or status to achieve results.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight
Good communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional environment
Manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve the goal
Demonstrated leadership ability
Project management experience preferred
Advanced analytics and Microsoft Office skills
Competencies:
Supplier relationship management
Cost analysis and negotiation
Inventory planning and control
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.
