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Senior Buyer

Salary Range:
$32.69/hr. - $36.06/hr
Responsibilities:
  • Procurement of all requirements including catalog components, fabricated items made to our drawings and specifications, OEM items, and MRO requirements at the discretion of the purchasing supervisor.
  • Negotiation and management of assigned commodities in support of our MPS and forecast usage as approved by the Supply Chain Manager or Purchasing Supervisor.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with wholesalers and suppliers.
  • Process all calibration returns and on-site requirements.
  • Compliance with all ISO and J-Sox policies and procedures.
  • Document support – maintaining vendor and purchase order files.
  • Achieve inventory and cost targets for all assigned commodities.
  • Support for new product development procurement activities including supplier sourcing and qualification.
  • Other tasks and projects assigned by the position’s supervisor or management from time to time.
Education, Experience, & Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is a plus.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Competence in purchasing concepts such as bi-lateral contracts, incoterms, and freight responsibilities, RFQs, payment and discount terms, quotes-formal vs informal, etc.
  • ISM certification or course completion is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Understanding of cost/price analysis.
  • Ability to multi-task in a challenging environment of rapidly changing priorities.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with JDE helpful.
Requirements:
  • Seeks additional responsibility and a willingness to do more than the minimum.
  • Diligence and being flexible to manage multiple tasks independently.
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines while performing task accurately.
  • Initiative-taking with a keen sense of ownership in all areas of responsibility.
  • Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds