Senior Buyer
- Prepare and issue Requests for Quote (RFQs), evaluate total cost options, and present sourcing recommendations for capital equipment and production components.
- Negotiate cost, terms, quality, technology, and delivery for materials, equipment, and/or services.
- Place and maintain purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate procurement.
- Analyze global market conditions and trends to support sourcing decisions.
- Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Conduct make vs. buy analyses and drive implementation in support of corporate cost reduction goals.
- Support new program launches and serve as a liaison with internal stakeholders on critical supplier issues and change management.
- Manage supplier performance, proactively identify risks, and develop and implement mitigation plans.
- Develop, document, and continuously improve procurement processes.
- Perform Supplier Development Engineering (SDE) duties to strengthen and improve the supply base.
- Apply supplier quality knowledge to support 8D problem-solving, conduct quality audits, and ensure adherence to part specifications and engineering prints.
- Minimum of five (5) years of purchasing and supply chain management experience, including negotiating with suppliers and managing the supply base post-sourcing
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong project management skills
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally with a potential of travel being up to 25% of the time
- Bachelor’s Degree required with focus in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Engineering
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