Senior Buyer

Job Title : Supply Chain Specialist - Dallas, Texas

Job Description

The Manufacturing Buyer oversees purchasing and planning activities, ensuring the availability of raw materials, finished goods, and services. This role supports product development through prototype sourcing and product ramp-up efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate forecasting and demand planning models for both purchased and manufactured products.
• Conduct Make vs. Buy analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
• Manage materials using Excel and QuickBooks Enterprise, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate, track, and maintain purchase orders, ensuring all open PO lines are up-to-date.
• Define requirements for future ERP systems and assist with periodic inventory counts.
• Communicate product availability and status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Research and evaluate potential vendors, solicit quotes, and provide management with purchasing options.
• Analyze vendor quotes for accuracy and reasonableness, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships, including conducting site visits.
• Purchase services and inventory from qualified domestic and international suppliers, focusing on quality, delivery, and price.
• Ensure compliance with supplier qualification and maintenance procedures.
• Verify that all required specifications and documentation accompany purchase orders, and monitor the status of open orders.
• Develop alternate suppliers for critical inventory and services to mitigate risks.
• Facilitate sales, inventory, and operational planning meetings to align supply with sales forecasts.
• Contribute to supplier development activities and collaborate with Quality to maintain a robust supplier management system.
• Adhere to quality system policies and procedures to ensure compliance with FDA and other regulations.
• Support initiatives to reduce inbound freight costs.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $85000.00 / yr.

Actalent Benefits They Will Be Using Blue Cross Blue Shield

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carrollton,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.