Senior Buyer

Job Title:Senior Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Senior Buyer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day relationship with various internal departments as well as suppliers within their assigned commodities as well as quality, delivery, and cost processes. Assist in Purchasing transition between new product production.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (include, but not limited to):

· Assist in Engineering Change Orders (ECO) process; purchasing involvement from initiation to production line through completion

· Assist and backup Purchasing Supervisor

· Coordination with Engineering to correct system and Bill of Materials (BOM) issues

· Identification of problem areas, initiate corrective actions and establish problem resolution dates

· Support a continued education and training of lower level buyers

· Issue purchase orders and ensure that material is delivered in optimal quantities and at the right time while maintaining high quality standards as designed to this specific role

· Communicate delivery issues to other departments as necessary in a timely manner as relevant to assigned projects or tasks

· Resolve and justify all purchase price variances (PPV)

· Work with Quality department to resolve any First Article (FA) and Project related supplier issues

· Support other buyers with difficult requests and quotes

· Assist in recommending and validating Kanban and Min. Order Qty (MOQ) sizing

· Directly supports Customer Service and Production teams

· Complete other duties as assigned

Educational and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience preferred.
• 7 years’ experience in purchasing and acquisition or other related to this position.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, team building skills, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills creating positive relationships with suppliers.
• Ability to problem solve complex issues and make effective decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and efficiently.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications, mainframe applications and purchasing/accounting processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able for sit for long periods of time at a computer workstation.

Equipment Used:

· Personal Computer

· Telephone system

Work Schedule:

· Ability to work flexible hours, with additional time as needed

· No more than 40 unexcused hours per calendar year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $93,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Purchasing: 7 years (Required)
• New Product Introduction: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person