Sr. Buyer (Manufacturing)

Procurement And Supply Chain Manager

Negotiate pricing, vendor selection, and/or development, generate and manage purchases, and coordinate deliveries to meet production requirements.

Vendor evaluation, selection, and reduction.

Obtain quotations and perform quotation comparisons.

Lead and facilitate Change Management Projects.

Implement procurement and inventory management strategies.

Eliminate part shortages.

Reduce Inventories.

Assist with Supply Chain objectives.

Generate and manage purchase orders.

Assist Planner as needed.

Support the world-class metrics.

Process NCRs and eliminate part rejects from suppliers.

Assist in determining and maintaining the Kanban process.

Developing and monitoring supplier partnerships.

Facilitating resolution of vendor-related quality issues.

Reconciles invoice and purchase order discrepancies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field OR an Associate’s with a minimum of 5 years of work experience required.
• APICS or CPM certification highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing management/supply chain management in a manufacturing setting is required.
• MUST be willing to travel up to 20% within the states
• Experience in a “make to order” or “engineer to order” manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong ERP knowledge and background in supplier management and negotiations; JDE a plus.
• Some travel will be required.
• Computer skills, including MS Word and Excel, including proficient use of macros, v-look-up, and pivot tables, and good communication skills.
• Possess the ability to solve complex problems in an expeditious manner.
• Possess superior analytical skills and communication skills.
• Ability to foster supplier relationships.
• Must effectively exercise independent judgment and decision-making.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism and persistence.
• Possess strong inventory control principles.