Buyer

As a Senior Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for all aspects related to the purchase of Direct and Indirect Capital purchases. You will be proficient with electronic purchasing systems, negotiating with suppliers, and analyzing total costs and will protect the Company's interests by reviewing and utilizing appropriate contract terms and conditions and contract templates. Negotiate directly with suppliers; complete in-depth price analyses, develop formal negotiation plans; and resolve exceptions to terms and conditions. The Buyer thoroughly understands and adheres to sourcing policies/procedures and Code of Conduct. Effectively interacts with multiple departments at all levels of internal and external organizations and professionally resolves problems in a fair and ethical manner.

In this role, you will impact the company by driving cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier relationships, and implementing best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver on customer needs

• Conduct competitive bids

• Identify cost reduction opportunities

• Review and monitor purchase requisitions

• Manage supplier communication

• Understand market trends

• Deal with invoice discrepancies

• Ensure compliance with strategic procurement

• Project Management

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED

• 5+ years of procurement experience in goods and services buying

• Ability to read, write and speak English

WE VALUE

• Must have a working knowledge of procurement/sourcing, purchasing procedures, concepts, products, services and strategic supplier management

• Direct and/or Indirect purchasing experience

• Direct negotiation experience

• Knowledge of purchasing systems

• eAuction experience

• Capital experience

• Casting and Machining Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• SAP: 2 years (Required)
• Procurement or Purchasing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person