What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at CI – The Manufacturing Career HUB?
Overview
Salary Description: $25-$28 an hour
Hours: 8 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Monday-Friday
FALA Technologies is looking for a passionate Senior Buyer with the selection and procurement of products. A Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement process of goods and services for an organization, focusing on strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products while maximizing value and minimizing costs; they often oversee complex purchasing activities, analyze market trends, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and implement cost-saving strategies. There is room to grow at FALA and we hope to have you join our team!
Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing:Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, researching market trends, and developing sourcing strategies to find the best value for goods and services.
- Contract Negotiation:Negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable contracts and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Supplier Relationship Management:Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance, and addressing any issues to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Cost Analysis:Analyzing purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, implementing cost reduction strategies, and managing budget constraints.
· Monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing needs.
· Researching potential vendors.
· Tracking orders and updating internal databases.
· Conducting market research.
· Negotiating prices.
· Maintaining accurate records of invoices and contracts.
· Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
· Assisting in the evaluation and selection of suppliers.
· Making travel arrangements to meet with vendors.
· Coordinating bidding processes and generating purchase orders.
· Managing supplier relationships.
· Assure all Terms and Conditions are adhered to
· Maintain and update all order books
· Assure closure on all deliveries
· Follow up on the closure of all purchase orders.
· Conduct manufacture / Supplier surveys Working with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies
· Conducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors
· Plus: Familiar with Prints , Specification, Copy Exact are a benefit but not mandatory
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Deep understanding of procurement principles and practices
- Market knowledge and trend analysis capabilities
- Project management skills to manage complex procurement initiatives
- Proficiency with procurement software and tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Company Website
http://www.falatech.com
Company Profile
FALA Technologies Inc. Located for over 78 years in Kingston, New York FALA is a manufacturing company that supplies Custom parts and assemblies into diverse industries. Our customers range from semiconductor , transportation , military and industrial products. At our state-of-the-art climate controls facility, we have entry level positions to highly trained CNC and toolmaker positions available (apprenticeships, Internships available). As a well-established business FALA prides itself as an employer who not only provides individual training , but also growth talent through mentorship and professional development. Frank Falatyn, the company owner, developed and runs a pre-apprentice program recognized at the Federal level as a “Manufacturing introduction course called the “Steps Program” As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on mentorship and continuous training for all our employee’s . We welcome you to visit and tour our facility and see what opportunities may be a fit for you!Salary : $25 - $28
