Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Legend Brands is a growing multi-vertical manufacturer serving restoration, cleaning, and construction professionals; performance automotive cooling markets; fish hatchery and aquaculture operations; through a portfolio of industry-leading brands including Dri-Eaz, Mediclean, UnSmoke, OdorX, Sapphire Scientific, Prochem, Chemspec, Flex-A-Lite, and Marisource.
Under general supervision, the Strategic Sourcing Buyer II/ Senior is responsible for working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to diversify how and where materials are procured, brings new products to market, and tactfully supports operational buying. This role encompasses planning, data analysis, reporting, negotiating, process development and cost management. To deliver successful results, the Strategic Sourcing Buyer must develop strong internal/external relationships and knowledge of operations.
Monday - Friday - onsite
Supervision Responsibility:
Identify, evaluate, and select new suppliers that meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Manage Bills of Material for new products, work with suppliers and buyers to obtain cost, lead time, minimum order quantity, tooling cost, to support all phases of development and product launch
Collaborate with other Legend Brands buyers and suppliers in the negotiation of contracts, pricing, problem resolution, and new product introduction
Participate in Engineering and New Products Teams as an active member helping to influence best practice sourcing
Work with Quality Assurance to ensure procured materials/services meet technical, business, and quality requirements
Build relationships and collaborate with Sales Operations, Engineering, QA, Materials Management, Product Management, New Product Development, Accounting, and Production
Utilize advanced Excel functionality and D365 to analyze data, implement solutions and create successful business results
Manage and maintain procurement-related data and systems to support reporting and analysis
Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maximize performance
Report-out to leadership on project timelines, improvement, and status
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field required
Purchasing Certification is preferred
Previous project management experience preferred
Technical knowledge of HVAC parts and equipment a plus
Strategic Sourcing Buyer II

The Strategic Sourcing Buyer II is required to have a minimum of 5-10 years of previous experience and working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following:
Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer
The senior level of the Strategic Sourcing Buyer series and is required to have a minimum of 5-10+ years of previous experience and working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following:
Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives or global procurement strategies
Strong commercial and contractual expertise
Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and software, specifically MS Excel
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance cost, quality and risk.
Ability to work with Engineering Departments to support product design or changes while ensuring procurement processes are appropriately maintained.
Hiring Range - Strategic Sourcing Buyer
Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!

Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.