Senior Buyer
Job Posting for Senior Buyer at QEP Co Inc
Q.E.P. is a leading global provider of high quality, innovative and value-driven flooring and installation solutions. QEP manufactures, markets and sells a comprehensive line of hardwood, porcelain, SPC, vinyl, carpet tile and laminate flooring, installation tools, adhesives, and other flooring-related products for the professional installer and do-it-yourselfer. Founded in 1979, QEP is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with offices in Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Buyer, based in Dalton, Georgia!
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Purchasing, the Senior Buyer position is hands on and requires the willingness to become highly involved in manufacturing operations to ensure purchasing timelines are met; taking into account price, quality, and delivery. This individual will also have responsibility in sourcing new and existing products and will look at improving supply chain through researching logistical best practices.
Responsibilities
- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
- Write and distribute complex and technic bid invitations or requests for proposals; receive and analyze bids, quotes, proposals, and award the contracts.
- Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
- Prepare purchase orders.
- Negotiate and implement supply agreements.
- Evaluate suppliers and hold suppliers accountable for performance.
- Ensure professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
- Effective and professional communication with co-workers at all levels within the company.
Qualifications
- Proven purchasing and sourcing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment (4 years)
- Ability to track various indexes associated to raw material purchases.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, email applications, and ERP systems.
- Excellent organizational, problem solving and time management skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task in a time sensitive environment.
- Must be proactive and demonstrate a business oriented attitude.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, but also capable of taking direction successfully.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
- Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives by supporting everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Puts success of team above own interests by giving and welcoming feedback.
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit by putting the success of team above own interests.
QEP offers a highly competitive total compensation package with comprehensive flexible benefits. New employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month following 30 days of employment!
If you are looking for a dynamic, innovative, growing company committed to excellence and integrity, then consider QEP!
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