Senior Buyer

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.

Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.

Position Summary:

The Procurement and Inventory Management of Raw Materials and Purchased Finished Goods.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide support for the new product development and enhancement of cost modeling tools to support strategic buying efforts
• Provide support for the annual Global Purchasing Strategic plan
• Participate with other division’s buyers in consortium global buys in groups to explore synergies that may exist to key suppliers
• Engage in Purchase / QA/ R&D / Manufacturing efforts to troubleshoot problems that threaten a quality product supply
• To personally source, negotiate and procure all raw materials and purchased finished goods.
• Establish goals and objective, to monitor the performance of these commodities where cost reductions and supplier performance are concerned
• Monitor raw material and purchased finished good inventories to achieve inventory turn target
• Resolve material complaints and supplier returns
• Track cost reduction programs to monitor the trend of Actual vs Planned savings

Education

• Bachelor preferred

Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum 5 years in a regulated industry. International experience is a plus.

Skills

• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
• Communication skills: Written, Oral and Presentation

Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Attention to Detail
• Listening
• Ability to make sound judgment decisions
• Candidate must be ambitious and confident in their abilities

What Makes Sunstar Special is:

• A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
• High Quality Products
• Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
• Strong value placed on company culture
• Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discount on Sunstar products
• 401K retirement plan with employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
• 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
• Competitive bonus
• On-site café
• On Site Fitness Center
• Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
• Holiday Lunches
• Beautifully maintained walking trails
• Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
• Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
• Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements

If you’d enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.

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The pay range for this position of Senior Buyer is $79,902-119,853. However, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus as part of total compensation.

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