Senior Buyer

Join Norican Group – Where Innovation Meets Excellence About Us Norican Group is the proud home to five leading, globally operating brands: DISA, StrikoWestofen, Wheelabrator, Monitizer, and Simpson, all supported by our dedicated Norican digital data engineers. As one strong global partner, we serve our customers better, faster, and more efficiently, providing them with access to all we have to offer. From melting, dosing, and molding through to surface preparation, we provide solutions to solve our customers’ challenges. Why Join Us? Global Network: Be part of a global network of engineering expertise, manufacturing capacity, and service support. Innovation: Work with the latest knowledge and know-how to keep our customers performing at their best. Sustainability: We lead for sustainability, ensuring the company’s long‑term success and viability by innovating in all that we do. Diversity & Teamwork: Embrace and build on diversity and teamwork. Our differences make us strong, and we value diverse voices and perspectives. Commitment: Deliver on commitments to all stakeholders, increasing profit and sustainability for our customers, creating a safe and enjoyable working environment, and treating suppliers fairly. Employee Development: Develop your potential and excellence. We invest in and grow your capabilities, giving you confidence and trust to make changes, and rewarding achievers and learners. Competitive health insurance options Employer paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability coverage Employer paid life insurance Employer paid critical illness and accidental coverage 401k with employer match Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Annual bonus opportunity Role Overview This position develops and implements procurement strategies to acquire materials, goods, and services, focusing on competitive cost, acceptable quality, and delivery levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. Job Functions Issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs), analyzing proposals, and negotiating pricing and delivery terms. Locate suppliers potentially suited to meet the company’s requirements for price, quality, and delivery. Manage assigned supplier base and drive cost reduction goals while adhering to company KPI’s; generate and communicate forecast to key suppliers. Monitoring supplier performance through quality assessments, including lead times, quality, and compliance with contractual agreements and address issues to ensure smooth operations. Research and recommend substitute or alternative items or supply. Identifying and addressing any issues or potential disruptions in the supply chain. Utilizing ERP systems and procurement software to manage and release planned purchase orders. Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. Communicating effectively with suppliers and internal teams regarding material availability and supply issues. Ability to read drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM’s) and part specifications. Qualifications & Experience Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree with focus on Business is preferred. Experience: Five to seven years’ experience. Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office; CRM Software, Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred. Licenses: Active CPM or CPIM, CSPC or related certification preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Norican Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our policies and practices are designed to ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment and that employees are treated equitably in all aspects of their employment. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr