Senior Buyer

Overview

The Senior Buyer performs all functions needed to ensure the lowest total cost of purchased materials and services for a site.  The purpose is to balance the objectives of maximum product availability with strategic inventory plans. Some products may be purchased from key suppliers and replenished to the Distribution Centers. The Senior Buyer/Planner Leads/ negotiations to implement proactive procurement philosophies (JIT, PAC, and E-commerce), strategies, policies, and procedures for successful integration into multiple business plans across various corporate departments. Additionally, the Senior Buyer is responsible for external and internal key performance metrics. This is a service position and is responsive to the needs of internal and external (suppliers) customers.

Responsibilities

• Advance knowledge of procurement processes and strategic supplier management
• Solid understanding of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of supply chain programs (Consignment JIT, VMI, etc.) and ability to implement and manage project execution of these programs.
• ISO or equivalent system, understanding procedures and requirements and change control (FDA, GMP, etc.).
• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from suppliers.
• Advanced MRP knowledge and ERP experience in a manufacturing environment – SAP Preferred
• Develop and Solicit quotations for materials and services, analyze bids for specification compliance, pricing, delivery commitments, and evaluate the sources to ensure they can sustain providing goods and services.
• Effectively process expense and blanket purchase orders:  negotiate delivery, terms and conditions and pricing, and expedite/follow through on receipt and payment.
• Manage vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Communicates effectively with vendors and management of accounts, problem solve challenges and issues.
• All other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s in business or technical discipline or equivalent experience

Experience:

• 6 years business experience
• High performance communication and execution skills
• Skilled in SAP - MRP/ERP environment, Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

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