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This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and contracts, ensures material availability, and drives cost, quality, and delivery performance across multiple facilities in the New Equipment Business. The Senior Buyer works closely with Engineering, Operations, Production Planning, Quality, and Sales to support customer requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels and achieving company objectives.

Position Summary 
The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading procurement activities for both custom engineered-to-order (ETO) products and standard manufactured products. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and contracts, ensures material availability, and drives cost, quality, and delivery performance across multiple facilities in the New Equipment Business. The Senior Buyer works closely with Engineering, Operations, Production Planning, Quality, and Sales to support customer requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels and achieving company objectives. Duties and Responsibilities 
• Procure sales order specific materials to meet the required commitment dates to the customer. 
• Develop and execute sourcing and purchasing strategies for engineered components, fabricated parts, and standard production materials. 
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance evaluation. 
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and supply continuity. 
• Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of materials and services. 
• Collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions, design changes, and sourcing of custom components. 
• Work with Production Planning and Operations to ensure material availability and support production schedules. 
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and resolve issues related to quality, cost, and lead time. 
• Analyze spending trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvements, and supplier consolidation. 
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier information, and purchasing data within ERP/MRP systems. 
• Ensure inventory is reconciled correctly each month in conjunction with Production Management. 
• Lead supplier reviews and develop corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations. 
• Lead, mentor and support buyers and purchasing team members as needed. 
• Prepare reports and metrics related to procurement performance, supplier effectiveness, and cost savings initiatives. Qualifications 
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Minimum of 5–7 years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment. 
• Experience purchasing both engineered-to-order/custom products and standard production materials. 
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills. 
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. 
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material (BOMs). 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Preferred 
• Experience in industrial equipment, material handling, lifting solutions, or related manufacturing industries. 
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier development, and lean manufacturing principles. 
• Experience leading supplier performance improvement initiatives. 
• Advanced ERP system experience and strong data analysis capabilities. 
• Prior experience mentoring or leading purchasing team members. Physical Requirements 
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods. 
• Work in a manufacturing environment 
• Some travel ~10% - 15%

Lift Solutions Holdings

Senior Buyer

Administrative Skills

Analysis Skills

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Communication Skills

Contract Management

Contract Negotiation

Contract Requirements

Corporate Policies

Corrective Action

Cost Control

Cost Effectiveness Analysis

Customer Support/Service

Data Analysis

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Engineering Drawing

Expense Analysis

Inventory Levels

Inventory Management

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

Mentoring

Metrics

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Negotiation Skills

Operations Management

Operations Planning

Organizational Skills

Performance Analysis

Performance Management

Performance Reviews

Physical Demands

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Product Design

Product/Service Launch

Production Management

Production Planning

Production Schedule

Production Support

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Record Keeping

Regulations

Reporting Skills

Sales

Sales Support

Service Delivery

Sourcing Strategy

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Supply Chain Management

Team Lead/Manager

Time Management

Trend Analysis

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Management

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Vendor/Supplier Selection

Vendor/Supplier Sourcing

Willing to Travel

clearcompany

PART_TIME

Material Cost Management: Conduct regular material cost reviews, analyze cost variances/changes, and implement action plans for cost control during supplier price negotiations. Risk Mitigation: Identify financial or operational risks in the supply chain and develop proactive strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure uninterrupted supply.

As a Senior Buyer, you will play a key role in developing and executing category strategies that align with Amerequip’s business objectives. This role involves sourcing, negotiations, contract management, and overseeing supplier performance to ensure quality and cost-efficiency. You will act as the primary liaison between suppliers and the organization, working closely across various departments to achieve optimal supply chain outcomes. There will also be opportunities for mentoring and guiding junior members of the purchasing team.This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities and new challenges daily, including:Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Material Cost Management: Conduct regular material cost reviews, analyze cost variances/changes, and implement action plans for cost control during supplier price negotiations.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improvement projects aimed at enhancing supplier performance and adding value across the supply chain.</li><li>Supplier Relations: Lead supplier business reviews with strategic partners to ensure long-term success and alignment with business goals.</li><li>Risk Mitigation: Identify financial or operational risks in the supply chain and develop proactive strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure uninterrupted supply.</li><li>Leadership: Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment by demonstrating strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Problem Solving: Address procurement and inventory challenges with a proactive, innovative, solution-oriented approach.</li><li>Optimization Initiatives: Drive material flow optimization and reduce waste across the supply chain, contributing to operational efficiencies.</li><li>Forecasting: Assist in the forecasting of purchasing trends to ensure timely material availability.</li><li>Contract Management: Negotiate and manage key supplier contracts, including master supply agreements, to ensure mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships.</li></ul> Experience and Qualifications<ul><li>Proven Expertise: 5+ years of experience as a Senior Buyer or in a similar procurement role within a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Global Negotiation Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in negotiating with global suppliers and managing international procurement.</li><li>Supplier Performance Improvement: 5+ years of experience in improving supplier performance across multiple manufacturing facilities.</li><li>Flexibility: Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities with experience in securing favorable terms and conditions for the organization.</li><li>Vendor Management: Expertise in organizing and leading vendor meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.</li><li>Cross-Functional Expertise: Ability to apply supply chain best practices and collaborate across departments to drive results and improve performance.</li><li>Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives.</li><li>Continuous Improvement (CI) Experience: Proven track record of participating in or leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and supplier relations.</li><li>Strong Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage supplier relationships and influence cross-functional teams effectively.</li></ul>Skills and Competencies<ul><li>Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to managing procurement and inventory challenges.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and productive work culture.</li><li>In-depth understanding of Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supplier Quality, S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning), and Negotiation techniques.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to mentor and inspire others.</li></ul>

Amerequip Corporation

SR Buyer

Best Practices

Business Strategy

Category Development

Continuous Improvement

Cost Analysis

Cross-Functional

Financial Operations

Financial Risk

Forecasting

Interpersonal Skills

Materials Cost Analysis

Materials Management

Operations Processes

Procurement Management

Risk Analysis

Risk Management

Sales & Operations Process (S&OP)

Sales Operations

Strategic Planning

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Optimization

Team Player

Enter all month end inventories into the system for all departments, turn in a monthly scrap report to corporate, along with copies of invoices for surcharges on raw materials. · Source and procure raw materials, shop supplies and maintenance parts necessary for production, considering price, quality and delivery.

We are looking to fill a full time Senior Buyer position with a manufacturer located in the general area of Monroe, WI. Salary Range:  $75k to $80k DOE.  Relocation assistance is available. Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Controller: sources, negotiates, buys, and expedites raw material, maintenance parts, shop supplies, capital improvements and all other non-essential supplies at the lowest possible cost consistent with accepted standards of quality and service within established time frames. Duties and Responsibilities: ·       Source and procure raw materials, shop supplies and maintenance parts necessary for production, considering price, quality and delivery. ·       Enter in all purchase orders into the Odyssey system. ·       Receive all incoming material into the Odyssey system. ·       Maintain Capital projects folders. ·       Work with the Quality department on new materials to be sampled, sample paperwork is on file in the purchasing department. ·       Maintain all IATF files pertaining to the purchasing department, supplier surveys, supplier certifications, on time deliveries. ·       Work with corporate purchasing on new suppliers and new part number entries. ·       Report to the corporate purchasing department on monthly cost savings. ·       Enter all month end inventories into the system for all departments, turn in a monthly scrap report to corporate, along with copies of invoices for surcharges on raw materials. ·       Maintain relationships with supply base. ·       Helps with 5S Auditing, monthly LPA audit and EHS observations/weekly audit. ·       Additional duties may be required. <div> </div>

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