SENIOR BUYER

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:
Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Sr. Buyer is responsible for maintaining inventory, item pricing, item maintenance, issuance of purchase orders and management of vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes, performance, capabilities, pricing and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Acts as a resource for production plants to ensure required direct materials and MRO supplies are available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded from time to time to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

• Comply with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Defines and implements inventory strategies in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels of assigned direct materials.
• Ensures purchases of raw materials and MRO items are made timely.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications, delivery, supplier and price.
• Develop / lead cost and inventory reduction projects with assigned production modules and track related savings according to defined process and calculations.
• Work with and train manufacturing personnel to properly receive in, find release numbers, and store purchased items.
• Perform audits at suppliers as well as participate in external Certification audits (ISO, IATF, etc.) in order to support Signicast QMS.
• Actively review past due purchase orders, escalate critical items with suppliers to find alternatives or expedite to improve dates, and communicate results with internal customers to mitigate any impact.
• Collaborate with accounting and receiving teams to verify delivery and pricing discrepancies.
• Monitor, evaluate and coach suppliers to meet or exceed Signicast performance metrics.
• Utilize Lean and Continuous Improvement strategies to drive and implement changes in purchasing if necessary.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data that supports the Purchasing Departments goals and metrics.
• Design, lead, negotiate, and implement multiyear contracts (as applicable)
• Responsible for maintenance repairs, returns and rebuildable items.
• Works with pre-defined group of suppliers monitoring performance, pricing and yearly objectives.
• Acts as a resource for less experienced team members to gather new ideas and provide help when needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree business or supply chain or related field from a four-year college or university a plus. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
A full job description is available upon request

Benefits: Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position:

• Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long Term disability
• Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays
• Quarterly Performance Bonus
• 401k Matching up to 5.5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Fitness center (Hartford & Brown Deer Only)
• On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only)

Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders.

Signicast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.