What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Buyer position at Robert Half?
We are in search of a Sr. Buyer in Dallas, Texas. The role involves a broad range of commodity purchasing to supply production and facility, as well as special projects. You will be expected to manage vendors, negotiate prices, and balance buy quantities with delivery times to optimize inventory turns. This role also involves continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining records to ensure proficient operation of the ERP system.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Manage vendors and manufacturers, assessing their capabilities, and evaluating their performance
- Negotiate prices and delivery, and resolve issues regarding delivery, pricing, returns, etc.
- Identify opportunities for improvement projects within the continuous improvement framework
- Balance buy quantities with delivery times to optimize inventory turns
- Interact with various internal and external departments to ensure all processes/procedures are maintained
- Maintain department records, following up on purchases and expedite when required
- Ensure appropriate documents are used, stating terms and conditions
- Prioritize customer on time shipments and departmental requests
- Maintain databases within the materials section to ensure proficient operation of the ERP system
- Utilize skills in CRM, Crystal Reports, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP Solutions, Management System, About Time, Buying Processes, Compliance, Customer Service, Documentation, Excel Formulas, and Microsoft Excel
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