Senior Buyer

Description

The Senior Buyer role supports global procurement and supply chain functional areas of responsibility. The role is responsible for purchase order management activity in support of business or segment operations at the tactical and strategic level. The position has direct interface and acts as a liaison between suppliers and the organization. It may include working level leadership of purchasing team members.

Responsibilities:

• Lead purchasing and order management activities to drive operational effectiveness.
• Ensure supplier and purchase order accuracy of master data in ERP and update/change data/information as required; resolve supply disruption issues.
• Conduct standard material cost reviews, cost variance/change analytics and execute action plans for cost management; update material cost standards and variances in ERP.
• Participate in projects that drive performance and value capture through long term supply agreements.
• Lead supplier performance recovery and supplier risk mitigation activities; attend and lead supplier delivery performance discussions internally and in supplier business reviews.
• Lead mitigation of price increase threats and lead/support supplier negotiations.
• Execute supplier readiness for product launches (in coordination with R&D when applicable); review new parts and execute launch readiness initiatives.
• Participate in supply chain optimization initiatives to improve material flow and capture value or reduce waste in the supply chain.
• Train and mentor buyers and inventory positions. 
• Manage inventory turns, negotiate MOQ’s to ensure best use of capital.
• Assist in forecasting purchasing trends.
• Analyzes current state of processes, recommend improvements, and influence change.
• Manage assigned supplier accounts to promote on-time delivery and quality goals.
• Manages supplier receipt exception process and arranges for return of obsolete and surplus materials, return of rejected materials, and contacts vendors concerning billing errors.
• Support End of Life process and inventory accuracy initiatives. 
• Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships.

Requirements

Education/Training:

• 4 year degree with 5 years of relevant work experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Metal Fabrication a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Computer skills
• MS Office
• Epicor(ERP)
• Flexible and can quickly change from job to job when needed
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to organize and conduct vendor meetings 
• Self directed

Travel Requirements:

• 10% - Local Suppliers

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to lift at least 25 lbs and up to 50 lbs for short periods

Materials and Equipment Utilized:

• Computers, printers, etc

Working Environment:

• 10% Manufacturing: clean, low to moderate noise, safety glasses required and other personal protective equipment (PPE) where applicable.
• 90% - Office