Senior Procurement Buyer

Role Overview

• Maintain reporting for root cause analysis/countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems. Process management and countermeasure implementation through escalation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and control procurement costs, seek cost-saving opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize resource allocation.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity.
• Collaborate with departments key leaders to support supply continuity and compliance to meet Key Performance Indicators targets by mitigating risk of downtime, supply gaps, and customer impacts through quick reaction and countermeasure development
• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressing concerns and resolving issues.
• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards in procurement processes, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments that align with our QMS
• Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance procurement processes, monitoring, and reporting.
• Continually develop communication networks, both internal and external to ensure operational success and department awareness. Work with Suppliers, Quality, Engineering, Fabrication, Spec Ops, Product Offering, and Sales when implementing input changes that will generate changepoints to buyer-controlled suppliers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Proficient in procurement software and tools
• Ability to thrive in fast paced environment addressing many signals to ensure supply continuity

Benefits

• Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan/Retirement Benefits (as per regional policy)
• Career Growth
• Professional Development