Purchasing : Sr Buyer

Your tasks

• Process purchasing requests into purchase orders, maintaining communication with suppliers and internal customers, from order placement to receipt, to ensure vendor quality and schedules are met
• Expedite orders where necessary and update ERP system to reflect order status
• Locate new sources of supply and maintain good working relationships with vendors and manufacturers
• Review and set up new suppliers
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost through negotiations and supplier selection
• Analyze and negotiate terms and conditions for one-time purchase orders or contracts for long-term supplier agreements
• Support and act as backup for other team members in their tasks
• Maintain and enhance operational procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement, Materials Management or Business and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• A strong working knowledge with contracts, negotiations, and PO documentation
• Experience with SAP
• Familiar with master data principles
• Strong Microsoft Office software skills
• Experience with purchasing multiple commodities and tasks involved in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment
• Detail oriented and organized, advanced analytical and good problem-solving skills
• Effective analytical, oral and written communication skills for customer/vendor relations and interfaces
• This position might require the use of information or access to hardware, which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

This is a full-time position with a total compensation range of $64k- $90k plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.