Senior Buyer

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Essential

• Research and develop new vendor sources; negotiates and maintains relationships with current vendors
• Assist with product development by defining material needed, providing drawings when appropriate, obtaining vendor quotes, acquiring samples, and issuing purchase orders
• Gather data for capital purchases and presents data and recommendations
• Interpret technical drawings and RFQs for Sales and new product development
• Research ways to improve finished products by suggesting material alternatives
• Obtain request for quotes from vendors and conduct periodic vendor reviews
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally

Marginal

• Create and maintain item and vendor files
• Approve purchase orders
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• A minimum 5 – 7 years of related experience but specifically a minimum of 4 years related planning/procurement/supply chain experience in a distribution and light manufacturing/kitting operations. International experience preferred
• Knowledge and professional experience with implementation of and adherence to Purchasing Contracts and Vendor Compliance Agreements
• Experience with cross functional teams including Quality, Production, Sales, and Product Development
• Knowledge of forecasting/planning software
• Ability to read technical drawings and prints
• Exceptional analytical skills along with advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel, skills
• Knowledge of permanent magnetic materials relating to quality, tolerances & specs desired
• Quote processing experience with both outsourcing labor and materials
• Materials and capital purchasing experience
• Experience with new product development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of company team by establishing and maintaining effective work relationships
• Ability to effectively interact with external vendors
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prepare reports and other documents in a neat and legible manner
• Demonstrates excellent negotiation, problem resolution, and customer service skills
• Demonstrates the ability to assimilate information and make decisions based on research
• Effective written, oral and telephone communication skills and prepare reports and other documents in a neat and legible manner
• Handles difficult situations with diplomacy

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Supply Chain Management or Purchasing

                              Pay Range $64,000 - $69,000 DOE