What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at Sunstar Brand?
At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.
Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.
Position Summary:
The Procurement and Inventory Management of Raw Materials and Purchased Finished Goods.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide support for the new product development and enhancement of cost modeling tools to support strategic buying efforts
- Provide support for the annual Global Purchasing Strategic plan
- Participate with other division’s buyers in consortium global buys in groups to explore synergies that may exist to key suppliers
- Engage in Purchase / QA/ R&D / Manufacturing efforts to troubleshoot problems that threaten a quality product supply
- To personally source, negotiate and procure all raw materials and purchased finished goods.
- Establish goals and objective, to monitor the performance of these commodities where cost reductions and supplier performance are concerned
- Monitor raw material and purchased finished good inventories to achieve inventory turn target
- Resolve material complaints and supplier returns
- Track cost reduction programs to monitor the trend of Actual vs Planned savings
Education
- Bachelor referred
Knowledge/Experience
- Minimum 5 years in a regulated industry. International experience is a plus.
Skills
- Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
- Communication skills: Written, Oral and Presentation
Abilities
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Attention to Detail
- Listening
- Ability to make sound judgment decisions
- Candidate must be ambitious and confident in their abilities
What Makes Sunstar Special is:
- A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
- High Quality Products
- Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
- Strong value placed on company culture
- Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Employee discount on Sunstar products
- 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
- 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
- Competitive bonus
- On-site café
- On Site Fitness Center
- Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
- Holiday Lunches
- Beautifully maintained walking trails
- Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
- Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
- Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements
If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.
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The pay range for this position of Senior Buyer is $79,902-119,853. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.
Salary : $79,902 - $119,853
