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Sr. Buyer

Sr. Buyer

ACE Thermal SystemsSeminole, OK, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description :

Hours : 40 hrs per week, overtime on an infrequent basis typical hour 8 : 00am to 5 : 00 pm with a one-hour lunch break

Summary : The Buyer will form an integral part of the Purchasing team continuously improving the buying process while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following : others may be assigned :

  • Reviews, executes, and enters purchase orders for the items assigned to MRP requirements.
  • Develop sourcing strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requires to ensure supply base optimization and improvement to cost, quality and service.
  • Expedites delivery of goods on routine shortages and communicates outcomes to production. Recognizes critical shortages and communicates them immediately to management. Works to find and present solutions.
  • Strong negotiations skills are essential in this role. Ability to negotiate complex global contracts is a must for this role.
  • Requests Return Materials Authorizations (RMA) on rejected materials and processes paperwork in a timely manner. Identifies consistent quality problems and requests corrective actions.
  • Enjoy gathering and digging deeply into data to identify issues and creative, effective solutions.
  • Design and implement strategies to rationalize the supplier base and maximize the value of spend.
  • Partner with Quality to drive continuous improvement.
  • Research invoice discrepancies and works with suppliers to resolve variances.
  • Updates all Purchase Order changes in a timely manner.
  • Communicates on a timely basis with all internal customers and management.
  • Implements internal changes required by released ECNs / ECOs. Communicates revision changes to suppliers and manages any transitions or EOL activities.
  • Follows up consistently on supplier commitments regarding late, return, and critical deliveries, corrective actions, sample requests and receiving and invoice discrepancies.
  • In collaboration with Strategic Sourcing, execute defined supplier strategies (Exit, Leverage, Maintain)
  • Manages special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

  • MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of MRP systems.
  • Prior experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to develop & maintain supplier relationships.
  • Bachelor's degree in related area, or equivalent experience and training.
  • Prior experience in a supply chain-related role preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to perform analysis and interpret data into actionable steps.
  • Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally.
  • Focused on results willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right.
  • APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent training preferred.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability

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