Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer supports the achievement of Supply Chain Management operational objectives. This role works closely with the supply chain team to support day-to-day operations, with a strong focus on data collection, analysis, and reporting.

As an integral member of the team, the Senior Buyer will be actively involved in strategic sourcing, inventory planning, logistics, distribution, and ERP optimization. The position is also responsible for negotiating cost-effective pricing, quality standards, on-time delivery performance, commercial contract terms and conditions, and favorable payment terms, with minimal supervision.

This is a high-visibility role that offers significant opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and follow up all open Pos, make sure no overdue PO and system delivery date is accurate
• Analyze data to maximize supply chain efficiency and keep costs down for the company
• Develops, implements and manages supply chain processes and solutions.
• Setup and manage data into ERP including but not limited to item setups, costs, purchase orders, etc.
• Supports different kinds of RFQ, RFQ analysis
• Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications, bids and proposals.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement sourcing strategies for the assigned category or region that continuously improves quality, delivery, service, total cost of ownership and mitigate risk in the supply chain.
• Work closely with sales, product managers and forecast team to capture forecast & requirements.
• Responsible for procurement savings, operational performance and quality claim for categories assigned.
• Establish and maintain supplier scorecards in areas of OTD, cost of poor quality etc.
• Participates in supplier selection, qualification & development process of new suppliers by working closely with global sourcing, quality teams.
• Prepares data and conducts analyses (individually or assists the manager with preparation) for contract negotiations and pricing discussions. (e.g., spend analysis, researches market and industry conditions, and collects forecast data on volumes).

Expectations:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent education or greater
• 3+ years Supply Chain Management or related field and experience
• Preferred experience in sourcing/purchasing/project managing/ manufacturing field.
• Excellent advance Excel/Power BI skills
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Applicable certifications a plus, e.g CPSM, CTPS, etc

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.