Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Senior Buyer
The Senior Buyer is responsible for supporting production lines as well as driving cost savings and support strategic initiatives. Will also serve as mentor and lead to other members of the purchasing organization.
You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and selecting vendors who can provide high-quality products and other supplies at competitive prices. You will be responsible for placing purchase orders for supplies and parts required for the production of automobile assembly as well as track purchase orders and monitor vendor quality.
You will be responsible for managing costs associated with the procurement of commodities. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that the company's procurement activities are aligned with its production and financial goals.
Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
Negotiate contracts, improved prices, and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
Generates cost savings through resourcing, value engineering, and supplier partnership efforts.
Bachelor's degree (B. Proficient in procurement software and systems
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications