Sr. Buyer

This position is responsible for performing proper negotiation, proper analysis, and procurement of products and services while maintaining internal controls, operational excellence, and good customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow company procurement processes, controls and policies.
• Negotiate price and material agreements with appropriate and approved suppliers.
• Manage the full procurement process from requisition to delivery, including purchase order creation, expediting, and ensuring timely receipt of goods/services required to support production schedules.
• Lead annual cost savings initiatives through strategic supplier negotiations, resourcing projects, design optimization, and process improvements.
• Facilitate purchasing transaction activities ensuring that company purchasing controls are in place and transactions are in compliance with company policies.
• Review MRP (Material Resource Planning) and execute transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand demand requirements, forecasting, and align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Validate purchase orders and thoroughly review and correct all confirmations to improve accuracy and reduce service errors
• Ensure timely communication within the department, company and other stakeholders.
• Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters and ensure that calls with questions are responded to in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Manage and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow company Quality Business Management System (BMS). Collaborate with other departments to close operational gaps and audit requirements for material tracing.
• Follow safety activities and safety program to help promote safety culture in the entire organization.
• Maintain excellent communication, cooperation and teamwork among all stakeholders within the company.

A BA or BS Degree in Operations Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management or other related business field with one to three years' work experience. Other experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements. Understands computerized inventory tracking and record keeping system. Demonstrates logical and creative problem-solving techniques. Effectively communicates both verbal and written. Must be a committed team player. Must demonstrate the flexibility to adapt to constant change, interruptions, and repetition without losing efficiency or focus. This position requires a need to exercise independent judgment and action. Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook required.