Senior Buyer Job

Responsibilities

Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.
Prepares statements of work for items proposed for procurement.
Develops potential bidders lists and formal requests for quotation or proposal.
Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria.
Supports or leads supplier certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team.
Evaluates proposals from potential suppliers.
Selects suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service.
Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers.
Negotiates final terms and conditions of purchase, awards and administers the procurement contract to conclusion.
Maintains accurate lead times for assigned area.
Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is required; an MBA and/or APICS certification is a plus.
1-5+ Years of Purchasing, Buying, Procuring, Sourcing and/or Commodity Management experience.
Any industrial manufacturing industry…Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Device, Power Generation, Energy, etc.
Thorough knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts.
Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.