An established, multi-billion dollar manufacturing organization is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for their Purchasing group. This organization is rapidly growing and the industry leader in their respective product line.
Responsibilities :
Develop new product sourcing strategies representative of cost, quality and delivery considerations and effectively communicate messaging to internal procurement and cross functional management team.
Assist management in development of Buyers by offering guidance, advice and expertise in mentoring role.
Work closely with other functional areas and the manufacturing plants to establish an effective supply base
Formulate annual business plan for achievement of cost reductions and year over year performance improvement.
Responsible to build and manage internal and external supplier relationships.
Manage and negotiate supplier agreements that require improvements in suppliers cost, quality, delivery, order lead time, payment cycles, technology, and/or risk mitigation.
Analyze market trends and commodity pricing trends to negotiate optimal purchasing agreements and drive alignment.
Manage purchasing activities for Buyer led resource programs; identify key milestones and risks, maintain timelines and ensure cost objectives are achieved.
Qualifications :
BS/BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or related field required.
Strong negotiator with a minimum of 2 years of Buying or directly related purchasing experience required.
Prior experience purchasing, or sourcing for the manufacturing industry is highly recommended.