What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Buyer position at Robert Half?
Robert Half is seeking an interim Senior Buyer to support our client in the southwest metro. As a Senior Buyer you’ll serve as a key member of their procurement team. You will maintain supplier relationships, optimize inventory strategies, and streamline procurement processes to maintain cost-efficiencies while ensuring the highest levels of quality and service.What You’ll Do:Requisition Management: Process purchase requisitions, change orders, and requests for quotes to suppliers.Strategic Sourcing: Conduct cost analyses and plan volume requirements for key commodities like materials, components, and services.Supplier Relationship Management: Negotiate vendor contracts, develop alternative supply sources, and work closely with QA teams to resolve quality issues.Cost and Value Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost savings, including make-versus-buy analyses, alternative sourcing strategies, and inventory management through just-in-time processes.Data Integrity and System Management: Maintain procurement-related data in an ERP system, including bills of material, parameters, and commodity codes.ERP and MRP Utilization: Evaluate MRP outputs and demand projections to maintain inventory levels that support production schedules while minimizing costs.Material Planning and Scheduling: Convert material demand into detailed plans while communicating purchase order requirements to suppliers.Inventory Tightening: Establish and maintain system planning parameters such as MOQ, Min/Max levels, and more to align with just-in-time inventory practices.Required Experience and Skills:Proficiency in Oracle ERP system functionality.Strong understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems, including netting, locations, and demand-driven planning processes.Proven experience in supporting supply and demand alignment, cost reduction initiatives, and driving added-value results.Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to handle tight schedules while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and focus.If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Robert Half.
Salary : $44 - $50
