Senior Buyer

Responsibilities

Utilize MRP software to determine material and service needs. Prepare requests for Emergency orders and purchase orders.

Analyze costs and negotiate prices for goods and services. Monitor existing orders to ensure deliveries on time.

Communicate with vendors regarding delivery schedules, quality issues, and cost concerns. Expedite supplier orders as required to support production.

Perform assigned tasks directed at achieving total cost reductions in material and contracted services costs in support of the manufacturing process.

Carry out the purchasing processes necessary to provide the proper goods and services, as required by operations, on a timely, competitive, and cost-effective basis, such as (but not limited to) purchase order preparation and invoice discrepancy resolution.

Ensure inventory levels of all items purchased are in accordance with established purchasing practices.

Build and maintain a vendor base.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience

Must have commitment to quality and attention to detail.

A minimum of three years (3) experience in purchasing.

Knowledge of MRP/ERP software and assembly workflow as related to supply chain management. Strong problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to understand written and oral instructions

A buyer must have exceptional integrity.

He/she must have negotiation experience along with data analysis, and strategic thinking.

Good communications and computer skills are critical.

A minimum of three years (3) of heavy manufacturing industry experience.

Preferred Skills

Experience working specifically with Epicor 10 ERP system.

Prior experience in the CNC manufacturing industry.

Knowledge of data analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.

In this position the employee will be working in a combination office/plant environment and may be exposed to airborne particles & moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment can be loud so hearing protection is provided and mandatory in certain areas.