Senior Buyer

Job DetailsJob Location: ASSA ABLOY FENESTRATION LLC - Reno, NV 89502Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Negligible (10% -15%)Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Supply ChainPosition Summary

The Senior Buyer, in conjunction with the purchasing team, is responsible for the design and execution of the company’s purchasing strategy to ensure quality, cost, delivery and risk management objectives are met. This includes commodity management, supplier management, sourcing, cost negotiating, and inventory and transportation costs optimization. The Buyer is responsible for the procurement and management of a wide variety of raw materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services, in addition to supporting internal and external customers in the areas of new product development and process improvement.

 

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities


Support the purchasing team in the design and execution of the company’s purchasing strategy.
Lead and execute the sourcing strategy for assigned commodities, value-add parts and assemblies, tooling, equipment, and MRO supplies
Incorporates risk management analysis and actions into the commodity strategy
Negotiates service levels for purchased products (pricing, payment terms, quality levels, and delivery terms)
Manages supplier relationships – Q,C,D,S performance
Works with engineering, sales/marketing, manufacturing and material planning to ensure the success of NPD and VA/VE projects
Acquires and maintains knowledge of key commodities including trends in new technology, processes and low cost sourcing
Leverages ERP/MRP system to streamline work processes and works closely with the plant buyer/planners to ensure continuity of supply
Uses SOP forecast and ERP/MRP system to negotiate and create blanket orders/contracts
Pursues material cost reduction opportunities by researching and recommending new materials, processes, and specifications
QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities


Experience with the design and execution of commodity strategies
Global sourcing experience
Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of purchasing practices, demonstrated experience with tactical and strategic purchasing
Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems
Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project management
Strong communications skills (written, verbal)
Ability to read and understand part drawings (blue prints) and specifications
Ability to support and or lead cross-functional project teams.


 

Educational & Certification Requirements


Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or Engineering
7 plus years’ experience in purchasing/commodity management in a high SKU manufacturing environment
Experience sourcing from both domestic and international suppliers
ISM certification is preferred


 

Software Skills


ERP/MRP experience
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Word, Excel and PowerPoint