Senior Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will be responsible for the issuance of purchase orders as required by our PRMS MRP system, as well as be responsible for the individual management of suppliers to ensure excellent performance including high quality materials delivered on-time.  The Sr. Buyer will also mentor and coach the Buying Team to enhance their career and professional development.  They will create and drive improved material productivity through savings projects they are assigned or that they create. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Manage the issuance of purchase orders as recommended by the planning system or as requested by management
• Manage PO approval process, PO revisions, supplier confirmation and maintenance of all purchase orders
• Manages supplier bidding process with creation of RFQs submission to suppliers and summary returned information as requested
• Controls Suppliers compliance to on time delivery, terms and conditions, supply contracts and product specifications
• Drive sourcing solutions for existing products as directed by executive management.
• Responsible for communication flow between suppliers and A/P to insure timely and accurate payments to suppliers
• Manage supplier quality issues including return material authorization, cause and corrective action documentation and supplier credits
• Achieve cost saving projects on time and to budget
• Manage parameters in the planning system to ensure accurate purchasing resulting actions.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Deliver briefs, updates, and reports as and when required to the required parties.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related business field preferred. 
 

Experience:  Minimum 10 years purchasing experience, high-volume manufacturing industry experience is required.

Computer Skills: Excellent in Microsoft Excel.  ERP systems experience with PRMS, LX, Oracle, SAP or similar preferred.

Certificates & Licenses:  CPSM or CPIM Preferred 

Other Requirements: Must be able to read and communicate in English.