Senior Buyer

POSTION TITLE:                                                                SENIOR BUYER

DEPARTMENT:   Purchasing

REPORTS TO:     Manager, Materials

HOURS/SCHEDULE:  7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm

HOURLY/SALARY STATUS: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Manage variety of material requirements to support the needs of the company.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procure raw materials, components, and finished goods in a timely and cost-effective manner, with emphasis on steel products, upholstery materials, and molded plastic items.

• Negotiate with raw material suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and availability with delivery requirements.

• Help develop and lead the fabric council to support sourcing activities and assist in developing new supplier relationships.

• Strong understanding and experience with international supplier relationships and contracts.

• Support activities related to an established Asian fabricator handling direct-to-customer sales orders, as needed.

• Identify and resolve issues in both domestic and international supply chains to maintain material flow and minimize delays.

• Process requisitions, issue discrete purchase orders, and establish or maintain blanket contracts to support operational needs.

• Collaborate closely with internal departments including engineering, quality, planning, and production teams throughout sourcing and procurement processes.

• Communicate HSC Forecast and Supplier Scorecards to suppliers and ensure their understanding of the data.

• Manage buyer’s workbench and MRP exception messages to ensure on-time part availability.

• Adjust planning parameters within MRP to reflect changes in lead time, order quantity, and demand.

• As necessary, work collaboratively with suppliers to expedite orders to meet changes in demand.

• Apply thorough knowledge of purchasing practices, including ethics, sourcing standards, supplier quality control, and competitive bidding procedures.

• Utilize data collection and market research techniques to establish sources of supply, assess vendor performance, and support demand forecasting.

• Apply sound business judgment in supporting supplier agreements.

• Use basic statistical tools for demand forecasting, cost analysis, and supply planning.

COMPETENCIES: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration ability
• Strong communication skills
• Strong negotiation and business development skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• Lean principles

COMPUTER SKILLS