Sr. Buyer

Sr. Buyer – somafina Responsibilities: Analyze and select sources of supply based on metrics such as purchase cost, price breaks, quality, delivery performance, stocking programs, payment terms, and responsiveness. Daily review of orders, expediting, deferring, and canceling messages through the uMRP system. Support the Day 7 process, ensuring all purchase orders are confirmed by suppliers within 48 hours of transmission. Maintain clear and concise PO notes to ensure organizational understanding of PO/Item status. Maintain current pricing through the Price Update process in uMRP. Daily review of open purchase orders to track and resolve past‑due issues within 24 hours of the confirmed delivery date. Regularly review order volumes, credit terms, and credit limits to negotiate effectively. Maintain at least two reliable sources for each assigned material. Collaborate with the sourcing team to secure materials with long lead times, discontinued items, high cost, or supply shortages. Maintain supplier information in MRP and ERP systems, including key contacts, cost data, and freight terms. Conduct regular supplier visits to negotiate costs, lead times, and stocking programs. Use supplier scorecards to assess and improve performance. Communicate clearly and effectively with sales and planning teams. Process returns to vendors after MRB disposition. Liaise with warehouse staff to provide necessary documentation for receiving, quality review, and release. Coordinate payment schedules between suppliers and the Accounting department. Additional Responsibilities: Establish and maintain long‑term relationships with suppliers and colleagues, building trust and consistently exceeding expectations. Maintain high communication, cooperation, and coordination with suppliers and coworkers. Contribute to department team incentive goals that reward productivity and accuracy. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred (not required). 5–7 years of experience within supply chain or procurement. Process‑oriented with strong collaboration skills across all organizational levels. Highly adaptable with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities. Demonstrated sound judgment and decision‑making based on timely analysis. High integrity, dependability, sense of urgency, and results orientation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Objective, solution‑oriented problem‑solving skills. Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources. Strong planning and organizational skills with follow‑through. Perceptive, able to identify underlying issues and articulate solutions. Self‑starter with a strong work ethic, capable of working without direct supervision. Physical Requirements: Sitting or standing at a desk in an office environment. Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. May be exposed to a dusty environment and/or considerable noise. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain #J-18808-Ljbffr