Senior Buyer

Position Title: Senior Buyer

Reports to: VP Operations

Employment Status: Exempt

The Senior Buyer will coordinate purchasing activities, develop stable supply sources, and leverage material pricing opportunities. Communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are key components to the success in this role

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all buying, quoting, and inventory activity.

• Analyze, negotiate and issue purchasing documents including RFQ’s, LTA, NDA to ensure compliance to Company, ISO, and AS9100 guidelines.

• Lead efforts to meet material and outsource deflation targets.

• Develop and implement a vendor scorecard to measure and improve supplier performance, quality, lead time, on-time delivery, and compliance.

• Develop and maintain a directory of approved supplier/vendor partners to support the sales, quoting and operations teams.

• Maintain Epicor data integrity to ensure accurate decision making within the organization.

• Analyze pricing trends for key commodities, recommend buying strategies, protect company exposure to market fluctuations. Manage materials inventory
• Perform additional activities to support business needs as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Will have excellent analytical and written, and communication skills.

• Will demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude.

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend specifications and communicate requirements to suppliers.

• Possess a general understanding and interpretation of CAD drawings.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing scheduling, material procurement, material planning, and inventory management.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior-level management.

• Ability to define problems; collect and interpret data; coordinate facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Forward thinking, self-managing and well organized.

Education and Experience:

• A combination of two to four years of directly related education, training and/or experience is desired for this position. 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing supply chain preferred.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skills; specifically: MRP software, (Epicor MRP experience a plus) MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Core Competencies for Role

LEADING

• Leadership - Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Problem Solving / Decision Making - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Change Agent / Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

JOB EFFECTIVENESS

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks while applying sound judgment.

SOCIAL SKILLS

• Customer Service / Client Focus - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Builds collaborative relationships in the company; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Communication Proficiency – Speaks and writes clearly, informatively and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform essential functions of this position with/without reasonable accommodations.

1. Standing: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position without moving about - frequently
2. Walking: Moving about on foot - frequently
3. Sitting: Remaining in the seated position – frequently
4. Lifting/Carrying: Raising/lowering an object from one level to another up to 15 lbs - sometimes
5. Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force upon an object moves away or toward the force - seldom
6. Reaching:Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - sometimes
7. Talking:Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word or impart oral information to clients - frequently
8. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear – frequently
9. Vision: Clarity of vision from 20 inches to 20 feet or more - frequently
10. Environmental Conditions: Work is generally performed in an office environment with adequate lighting and controlled temperature - frequently
11. Work Related Tools: Being able to fully utilize a computer, printer, facsimile, scanner -frequently
12. Stamina requirements – may be required to work up to 50 hours per week – sometimes

Driving:may be required to visit multiple locations throughout the day – sometimes