Job Title:  Senior Buyer

Purchasing and Purchase Order Execution

• Execute purchase orders in accordance with established sourcing strategies and production material requirements.
• Expedite material shortages and supplier commitments that could affect production.
• Partner with the Procurement/Sourcing Manager to align purchasing activity with strategic sourcing plans.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and other functions to assess current and future purchasing requirements.

Material and MRP Planning

• Review MRP requirements and execute purchases for the assigned commodity portfolio.
• Proactively identify and address shortages.
• Communicate material availability and purchasing issues to Operations.
• Participate actively in purchasing and operations planning meetings.
• Research and Select sources of supply in conjunction with Quality, appropriate technical/engineering depts.
• Negotiation of prices, terms of payment, delivery etc. and establishment of purchasing contracts
• Monitoring and improving supplier performance in terms of service, cost and quality.

Supplier and Problem Resolution

• Work directly with suppliers and Operations to resolve shortages and purchase order issues that could affect production.
• Escalate recurring supplier problems to Procurement/Sourcing leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.

Procurement Data Management

• Maintain accurate supplier and procurement information within the ERP system.
• Maintain reorder-point and reorder-quantity information consistent with expected demand and inventory requirements.
• Use data analysis to identify trends and opportunities to improve sourcing and procurement processes.